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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,766.78, 315,697.55 and 126,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,766.78, 315,697.55 and 126,792.44 is: 174,973.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,766.78 : 315,697.55 = 126,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,766.78/315,697.55 = 126,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,766.78x = 315,697.55 × 126,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,766.78x = 40,028,062,351.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,028,062,351.15/228,766.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,973.23

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