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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,922.92, 315,904.86 and 126,952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,922.92, 315,904.86 and 126,952.56 is: 175,189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,922.92 : 315,904.86 = 126,952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,922.92/315,904.86 = 126,952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,922.92x = 315,904.86 × 126,952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,922.92x = 40,104,930,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,104,930,693.44/228,922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,189.67

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