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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,319.76, 313,701.28 and 126,717.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,319.76, 313,701.28 and 126,717.76 is: 174,870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,319.76 : 313,701.28 = 126,717.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,319.76/313,701.28 = 126,717.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,319.76x = 313,701.28 × 126,717.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,319.76x = 39,751,523,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751,523,510.73/227,319.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,870.52

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