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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,917.92, 315,897.96 and 126,947.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,917.92, 315,897.96 and 126,947.56 is: 175,182.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,917.92 : 315,897.96 = 126,947.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,917.92/315,897.96 = 126,947.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,917.92x = 315,897.96 × 126,947.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,917.92x = 40,102,475,230.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,102,475,230.98/228,917.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,182.77

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