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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,163.20, 339,244.80 and 127,859.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,163.20, 339,244.80 and 127,859.20 is: 191,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,163.20 : 339,244.80 = 127,859.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,163.20/339,244.80 = 127,859.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,163.20x = 339,244.80 × 127,859.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,163.20x = 43,375,568,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,375,568,732.16/226,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,788.80

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