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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,934.89, 315,946.08 and 126,969.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,934.89, 315,946.08 and 126,969.66 is: 175,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,934.89 : 315,946.08 = 126,969.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,934.89/315,946.08 = 126,969.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,934.89x = 315,946.08 × 126,969.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,934.89x = 40,115,566,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,115,566,355.93/228,934.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,226.97

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