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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,751.47, 315,677.84 and 126,778.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,751.47, 315,677.84 and 126,778.64 is: 174,954.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,751.47 : 315,677.84 = 126,778.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,751.47/315,677.84 = 126,778.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,751.47x = 315,677.84 × 126,778.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,751.47x = 40,021,205,021.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,021,205,021.06/228,751.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,954.96

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