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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,252.28, 313,618.86 and 126,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,252.28, 313,618.86 and 126,651 is: 174,784.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,252.28 : 313,618.86 = 126,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,252.28/313,618.86 = 126,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,252.28x = 313,618.86 × 126,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,252.28x = 39,720,142,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,720,142,237.86/227,252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,784.35

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