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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,991.71, 314,622.73 and 126,010.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,991.71, 314,622.73 and 126,010.08 is: 173,890.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,991.71 : 314,622.73 = 126,010.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,991.71/314,622.73 = 126,010.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,991.71x = 314,622.73 × 126,010.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,991.71x = 39,645,635,534.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,645,635,534.63/227,991.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,890.69

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