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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,853.96, 315,825.93 and 126,888.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,853.96, 315,825.93 and 126,888.90 is: 175,110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,853.96 : 315,825.93 = 126,888.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,853.96/315,825.93 = 126,888.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,853.96x = 315,825.93 × 126,888.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,853.96x = 40,074,806,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,074,806,114.58/228,853.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,110.83

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