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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,916.51, 315,889.34 and 126,938.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,916.51, 315,889.34 and 126,938.21 is: 175,166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,916.51 : 315,889.34 = 126,938.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,916.51/315,889.34 = 126,938.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,916.51x = 315,889.34 × 126,938.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,916.51x = 40,098,425,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,098,425,163.54/228,916.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,166.16

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