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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,847.54, 315,828.32 and 126,904.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,847.54, 315,828.32 and 126,904.98 is: 175,139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,847.54 : 315,828.32 = 126,904.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,847.54/315,828.32 = 126,904.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,847.54x = 315,828.32 × 126,904.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,847.54x = 40,080,186,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080,186,633.03/228,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,139.25

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