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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,723.54, 315,633.69 and 126,748.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,723.54, 315,633.69 and 126,748.05 is: 174,909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,723.54 : 315,633.69 = 126,748.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,723.54/315,633.69 = 126,748.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,723.54x = 315,633.69 × 126,748.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,723.54x = 40,005,954,721.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,005,954,721.80/228,723.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,909.65

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