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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,851.43, 315,833.58 and 126,908.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,851.43, 315,833.58 and 126,908.88 is: 175,144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,851.43 : 315,833.58 = 126,908.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,851.43/315,833.58 = 126,908.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,851.43x = 315,833.58 × 126,908.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,851.43x = 40,082,084,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,082,084,719.81/228,851.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,144.57

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