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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,945.96, 315,939.69 and 126,969.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,945.96, 315,939.69 and 126,969.93 is: 175,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,945.96 : 315,939.69 = 126,969.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,945.96/315,939.69 = 126,969.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,945.96x = 315,939.69 × 126,969.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,945.96x = 40,114,840,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,114,840,323.52/228,945.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,215.32

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