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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,861.21, 315,861.17 and 126,909.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,861.21, 315,861.17 and 126,909.35 is: 175,153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,861.21 : 315,861.17 = 126,909.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,861.21/315,861.17 = 126,909.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,861.21x = 315,861.17 × 126,909.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,861.21x = 40,085,733,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,085,733,561.09/228,861.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,153.03

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