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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,783.89, 315,732.33 and 126,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,783.89, 315,732.33 and 126,811.52 is: 175,005.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,783.89 : 315,732.33 = 126,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,783.89/315,732.33 = 126,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,783.89x = 315,732.33 × 126,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,783.89x = 40,038,498,061.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,038,498,061.77/228,783.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,005.76

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