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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,121.51, 312,052.56 and 129,334.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,121.51, 312,052.56 and 129,334.21 is: 178,484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,121.51 : 312,052.56 = 129,334.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,121.51/312,052.56 = 129,334.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,121.51x = 312,052.56 × 129,334.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,121.51x = 40,359,071,326.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,359,071,326.08/226,121.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,484.00

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