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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,012.96, 339,025.92 and 126,117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,012.96, 339,025.92 and 126,117.28 is: 189,179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,012.96 : 339,025.92 = 126,117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,012.96/339,025.92 = 126,117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,012.96x = 339,025.92 × 126,117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,012.96x = 42,757,026,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,757,026,879.90/226,012.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,179.54

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