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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,063.69, 339,986.42 and 126,938.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,063.69, 339,986.42 and 126,938.72 is: 190,067.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,063.69 : 339,986.42 = 126,938.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,063.69/339,986.42 = 126,938.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,063.69x = 339,986.42 × 126,938.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,063.69x = 43,157,440,972.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,157,440,972.18/227,063.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,067.56

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