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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,934.63, 315,930.68 and 126,969.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,934.63, 315,930.68 and 126,969.55 is: 175,218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,934.63 : 315,930.68 = 126,969.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,934.63/315,930.68 = 126,969.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,934.63x = 315,930.68 × 126,969.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,934.63x = 40,113,576,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,113,576,270.79/228,934.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,218.47

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