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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,635.37, 315,516.72 and 126,667.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,635.37, 315,516.72 and 126,667.44 is: 174,801.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,635.37 : 315,516.72 = 126,667.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,635.37/315,516.72 = 126,667.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,635.37x = 315,516.72 × 126,667.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,635.37x = 39,965,695,199.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,965,695,199.60/228,635.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,801.02

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