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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,883.94, 315,863.64 and 126,913.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,883.94, 315,863.64 and 126,913.70 is: 175,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,883.94 : 315,863.64 = 126,913.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,883.94/315,863.64 = 126,913.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,883.94x = 315,863.64 × 126,913.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,883.94x = 40,087,423,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,087,423,247.87/228,883.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,143.01

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