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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,713.31, 315,626.22 and 126,740.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,713.31, 315,626.22 and 126,740.47 is: 174,902.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,713.31 : 315,626.22 = 126,740.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,713.31/315,626.22 = 126,740.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,713.31x = 315,626.22 × 126,740.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,713.31x = 40,002,614,678.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,002,614,678.06/228,713.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,902.87

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