Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,321, 313,703 and 126,719
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 227,321, 313,703 and 126,719 is: 174,872.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,321 : 313,703 = 126,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,321/313,703 = 126,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,321x = 313,703 × 126,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,321x = 39,752,130,457 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,752,130,457/227,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 174,872.23
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