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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,885.69, 315,858.99 and 126,911.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,885.69, 315,858.99 and 126,911.35 is: 175,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,885.69 : 315,858.99 = 126,911.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,885.69/315,858.99 = 126,911.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,885.69x = 315,858.99 × 126,911.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,885.69x = 40,086,090,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,086,090,830.54/228,885.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,135.85

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