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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,895.71, 315,874.51 and 126,921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,895.71, 315,874.51 and 126,921.12 is: 175,150.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,895.71 : 315,874.51 = 126,921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,895.71/315,874.51 = 126,921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,895.71x = 315,874.51 × 126,921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,895.71x = 40,091,146,588.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,091,146,588.65/228,895.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,150.28

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