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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,961.13, 315,950.63 and 126,977.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,961.13, 315,950.63 and 126,977.02 is: 175,219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,961.13 : 315,950.63 = 126,977.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,961.13/315,950.63 = 126,977.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,961.13x = 315,950.63 × 126,977.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,961.13x = 40,118,468,039.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,118,468,039.76/228,961.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,219.56

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