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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,063.52, 313,357.34 and 126,461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,063.52, 313,357.34 and 126,461.52 is: 174,522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,063.52 : 313,357.34 = 126,461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,063.52/313,357.34 = 126,461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,063.52x = 313,357.34 × 126,461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,063.52x = 39,627,645,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,627,645,519.56/227,063.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,522.29

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