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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,897.09, 315,874.67 and 126,922.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,897.09, 315,874.67 and 126,922.73 is: 175,151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,897.09 : 315,874.67 = 126,922.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,897.09/315,874.67 = 126,922.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,897.09x = 315,874.67 × 126,922.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,897.09x = 40,091,673,240.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,091,673,240.26/228,897.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,151.52

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