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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,745.20, 315,664.56 and 125,378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,745.20, 315,664.56 and 125,378.40 is: 173,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,745.20 : 315,664.56 = 125,378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,745.20/315,664.56 = 125,378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,745.20x = 315,664.56 × 125,378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,745.20x = 39,577,517,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,577,517,469.50/228,745.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,020.10

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