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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,725.66, 315,632.82 and 126,748.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,725.66, 315,632.82 and 126,748.49 is: 174,908.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,725.66 : 315,632.82 = 126,748.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,725.66/315,632.82 = 126,748.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,725.66x = 315,632.82 × 126,748.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,725.66x = 40,005,981,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,005,981,751.28/228,725.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,908.15

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