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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,912.14, 315,902.59 and 126,941.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,912.14, 315,902.59 and 126,941.90 is: 175,181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,912.14 : 315,902.59 = 126,941.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,912.14/315,902.59 = 126,941.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,912.14x = 315,902.59 × 126,941.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,912.14x = 40,101,273,092.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,101,273,092.65/228,912.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,181.94

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