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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,881.94, 315,860.87 and 126,911.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,881.94, 315,860.87 and 126,911.70 is: 175,140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,881.94 : 315,860.87 = 126,911.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,881.94/315,860.87 = 126,911.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,881.94x = 315,860.87 × 126,911.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,881.94x = 40,086,439,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,086,439,975.18/228,881.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,140.25

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