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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,788.28, 315,740.36 and 126,825.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,788.28, 315,740.36 and 126,825.82 is: 175,026.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,788.28 : 315,740.36 = 126,825.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,788.28/315,740.36 = 126,825.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,788.28x = 315,740.36 × 126,825.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,788.28x = 40,044,029,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,044,029,591.81/228,788.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,026.58

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