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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,608.83, 316,863.96 and 126,247.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,608.83, 316,863.96 and 126,247.39 is: 174,223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,608.83 : 316,863.96 = 126,247.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,608.83/316,863.96 = 126,247.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,608.83x = 316,863.96 × 126,247.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,608.83x = 40,003,247,303.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,003,247,303.83/229,608.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,223.47

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