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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227,996.88, 314,625.96 and 126,017.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227,996.88, 314,625.96 and 126,017.12 is: 173,898.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227,996.88 : 314,625.96 = 126,017.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227,996.88/314,625.96 = 126,017.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227,996.88x = 314,625.96 × 126,017.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227,996.88x = 39,648,257,356.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,648,257,356.44/227,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,898.25

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