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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,632.79, 315,513.19 and 126,664.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,632.79, 315,513.19 and 126,664.89 is: 174,797.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,632.79 : 315,513.19 = 126,664.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,632.79/315,513.19 = 126,664.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,632.79x = 315,513.19 × 126,664.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,632.79x = 39,964,443,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,964,443,504.90/228,632.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,797.51

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