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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,887.46, 315,861.38 and 126,913.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,887.46, 315,861.38 and 126,913.10 is: 175,138.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,887.46 : 315,861.38 = 126,913.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,887.46/315,861.38 = 126,913.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,887.46x = 315,861.38 × 126,913.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,887.46x = 40,086,946,906.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,086,946,906.08/228,887.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,138.24

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