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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,786.46, 315,744.21 and 126,843.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,786.46, 315,744.21 and 126,843.90 is: 175,055.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,786.46 : 315,744.21 = 126,843.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,786.46/315,744.21 = 126,843.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,786.46x = 315,744.21 × 126,843.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,786.46x = 40,050,226,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,050,226,998.82/228,786.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,055.06

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