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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,317, 313,697.48 and 126,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,317, 313,697.48 and 126,715 is: 174,866.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,317 : 313,697.48 = 126,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,317/313,697.48 = 126,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,317x = 313,697.48 × 126,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,317x = 39,750,176,178.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,750,176,178.20/227,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,866.71

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