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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,848.96, 315,830.28 and 126,906.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,848.96, 315,830.28 and 126,906.39 is: 175,141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,848.96 : 315,830.28 = 126,906.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,848.96/315,830.28 = 126,906.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,848.96x = 315,830.28 × 126,906.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,848.96x = 40,080,880,687.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080,880,687.49/228,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,141.20

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