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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,847.96, 315,828.81 and 126,905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,847.96, 315,828.81 and 126,905.34 is: 175,139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,847.96 : 315,828.81 = 126,905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,847.96/315,828.81 = 126,905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,847.96x = 315,828.81 × 126,905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,847.96x = 40,080,362,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080,362,514.85/228,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,139.70

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