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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,872.73, 315,844.46 and 126,899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,872.73, 315,844.46 and 126,899.40 is: 175,121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,872.73 : 315,844.46 = 126,899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,872.73/315,844.46 = 126,899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,872.73x = 315,844.46 × 126,899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,872.73x = 40,080,472,467.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,080,472,467.32/228,872.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,121.22

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