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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,862.74, 315,849.20 and 126,898.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,862.74, 315,849.20 and 126,898.32 is: 175,130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,862.74 : 315,849.20 = 126,898.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,862.74/315,849.20 = 126,898.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,862.74x = 315,849.20 × 126,898.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,862.74x = 40,080,732,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080,732,218.85/228,862.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,130.00

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