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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,739.78, 315,667.92 and 126,755.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,739.78, 315,667.92 and 126,755.77 is: 174,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,739.78 : 315,667.92 = 126,755.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,739.78/315,667.92 = 126,755.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,739.78x = 315,667.92 × 126,755.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,739.78x = 40,012,730,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,012,730,263.90/228,739.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,926.85

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