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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,241.36, 339,331 and 125,226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,241.36, 339,331 and 125,226.24 is: 187,822.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,241.36 : 339,331 = 125,226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,241.36/339,331 = 125,226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,241.36x = 339,331 × 125,226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,241.36x = 42,493,145,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,493,145,245.44/226,241.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,822.18

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