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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,882.96, 315,868.56 and 126,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,882.96, 315,868.56 and 126,901.92 is: 175,130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,882.96 : 315,868.56 = 126,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,882.96/315,868.56 = 126,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,882.96x = 315,868.56 × 126,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,882.96x = 40,084,326,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,084,326,731.64/228,882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,130.24

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