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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,247.58, 339,514.43 and 126,473.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,247.58, 339,514.43 and 126,473.27 is: 189,789.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,247.58 : 339,514.43 = 126,473.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,247.58/339,514.43 = 126,473.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,247.58x = 339,514.43 × 126,473.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,247.58x = 42,939,497,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,939,497,844.35/226,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,789.87

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