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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,725.82, 315,653.76 and 126,762.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,725.82, 315,653.76 and 126,762.39 is: 174,938.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,725.82 : 315,653.76 = 126,762.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,725.82/315,653.76 = 126,762.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,725.82x = 315,653.76 × 126,762.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,725.82x = 40,013,025,030.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,013,025,030.09/228,725.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,938.82

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