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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,249.78, 339,517.73 and 126,475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,249.78, 339,517.73 and 126,475.50 is: 189,793.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,249.78 : 339,517.73 = 126,475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,249.78/339,517.73 = 126,475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,249.78x = 339,517.73 × 126,475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,249.78x = 42,940,674,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,940,674,660.62/226,249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,793.22

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