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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,802.06, 315,713.70 and 126,827.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,802.06, 315,713.70 and 126,827.49 is: 175,003.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,802.06 : 315,713.70 = 126,827.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,802.06/315,713.70 = 126,827.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,802.06x = 315,713.70 × 126,827.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,802.06x = 40,041,175,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,041,175,802.32/228,802.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,003.56

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