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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,710.70, 315,620.91 and 125,344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,710.70, 315,620.91 and 125,344.44 is: 172,975.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,710.70 : 315,620.91 = 125,344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,710.70/315,620.91 = 125,344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,710.70x = 315,620.91 × 125,344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,710.70x = 39,561,326,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,561,326,216.24/228,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,975.41

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