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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,890.71, 315,867.62 and 126,916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,890.71, 315,867.62 and 126,916.14 is: 175,143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,890.71 : 315,867.62 = 126,916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,890.71/315,867.62 = 126,916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,890.71x = 315,867.62 × 126,916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,890.71x = 40,088,697,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,088,697,502.05/228,890.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,143.41

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