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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,936.92, 315,924.15 and 126,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,936.92, 315,924.15 and 126,966.56 is: 175,208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,936.92 : 315,924.15 = 126,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,936.92/315,924.15 = 126,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,936.92x = 315,924.15 × 126,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,936.92x = 40,111,802,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,111,802,546.42/228,936.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,208.97

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