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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,625.16, 315,499.28 and 126,650.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,625.16, 315,499.28 and 126,650.30 is: 174,775.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,625.16 : 315,499.28 = 126,650.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,625.16/315,499.28 = 126,650.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,625.16x = 315,499.28 × 126,650.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,625.16x = 39,958,078,461.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,958,078,461.78/228,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,775.51

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