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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,858.59, 315,857.55 and 126,906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,858.59, 315,857.55 and 126,906.72 is: 175,149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,858.59 : 315,857.55 = 126,906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,858.59/315,857.55 = 126,906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,858.59x = 315,857.55 × 126,906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,858.59x = 40,084,445,657.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,084,445,657.74/228,858.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,149.41

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