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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,244.52, 339,351.57 and 126,179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,244.52, 339,351.57 and 126,179.55 is: 189,260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,244.52 : 339,351.57 = 126,179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,244.52/339,351.57 = 126,179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,244.52x = 339,351.57 × 126,179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,244.52x = 42,819,228,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,819,228,394.39/226,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,260.84

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