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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,711.70, 315,622.29 and 125,345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,711.70, 315,622.29 and 125,345.44 is: 172,976.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,711.70 : 315,622.29 = 125,345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,711.70/315,622.29 = 125,345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,711.70x = 315,622.29 × 125,345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,711.70x = 39,561,814,813.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,561,814,813.86/228,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,976.79

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