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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,908.57, 315,926.52 and 126,956.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,908.57, 315,926.52 and 126,956.70 is: 175,218.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,908.57 : 315,926.52 = 126,956.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,908.57/315,926.52 = 126,956.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,908.57x = 315,926.52 × 126,956.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,908.57x = 40,108,988,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,108,988,421.68/228,908.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,218.38

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