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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,915.74, 315,904.41 and 126,948.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,915.74, 315,904.41 and 126,948.44 is: 175,189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,915.74 : 315,904.41 = 126,948.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,915.74/315,904.41 = 126,948.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,915.74x = 315,904.41 × 126,948.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,915.74x = 40,103,572,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,103,572,038.62/228,915.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,189.23

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