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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,720.54, 315,629.55 and 126,745.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,720.54, 315,629.55 and 126,745.05 is: 174,905.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,720.54 : 315,629.55 = 126,745.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,720.54/315,629.55 = 126,745.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,720.54x = 315,629.55 × 126,745.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,720.54x = 40,004,483,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,004,483,096.23/228,720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,905.51

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