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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,262.18, 339,536.20 and 126,487.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,262.18, 339,536.20 and 126,487.82 is: 189,811.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,262.18 : 339,536.20 = 126,487.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,262.18/339,536.20 = 126,487.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,262.18x = 339,536.20 × 126,487.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,262.18x = 42,947,193,749.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,947,193,749.08/226,262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,811.63

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