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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,919.79, 315,925.50 and 126,955.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,919.79, 315,925.50 and 126,955.01 is: 175,206.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,919.79 : 315,925.50 = 126,955.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,919.79/315,925.50 = 126,955.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,919.79x = 315,925.50 × 126,955.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,919.79x = 40,108,325,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,108,325,563.53/228,919.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,206.90

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