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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,052, 313,341.48 and 126,450

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,052, 313,341.48 and 126,450 is: 174,506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,052 : 313,341.48 = 126,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,052/313,341.48 = 126,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,052x = 313,341.48 × 126,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,052x = 39,622,030,146
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,622,030,146/227,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,506.41

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