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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,864.33, 315,832.73 and 126,889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,864.33, 315,832.73 and 126,889.47 is: 175,107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,864.33 : 315,832.73 = 126,889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,864.33/315,832.73 = 126,889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,864.33x = 315,832.73 × 126,889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,864.33x = 40,075,847,083.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,075,847,083.91/228,864.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,107.44

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