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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,827.08, 315,777.36 and 126,852.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,827.08, 315,777.36 and 126,852.04 is: 175,053.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,827.08 : 315,777.36 = 126,852.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,827.08/315,777.36 = 126,852.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,827.08x = 315,777.36 × 126,852.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,827.08x = 40,057,002,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,057,002,301.81/228,827.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,053.59

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