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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,591.02, 314,075.37 and 126,989.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,591.02, 314,075.37 and 126,989.02 is: 175,244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,591.02 : 314,075.37 = 126,989.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,591.02/314,075.37 = 126,989.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,591.02x = 314,075.37 × 126,989.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,591.02x = 39,884,123,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,884,123,442.44/227,591.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,244.72

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