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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,260, 312,245.28 and 125,664.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,260, 312,245.28 and 125,664.48 is: 173,420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,260 : 312,245.28 = 125,664.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,260/312,245.28 = 125,664.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,260x = 312,245.28 × 125,664.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,260x = 39,238,140,743.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,238,140,743.65/226,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,420.58

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