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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,722.12, 315,648.66 and 126,758.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,722.12, 315,648.66 and 126,758.71 is: 174,933.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,722.12 : 315,648.66 = 126,758.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,722.12/315,648.66 = 126,758.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,722.12x = 315,648.66 × 126,758.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,722.12x = 40,011,216,954.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,011,216,954.83/228,722.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,933.74

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