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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,274.28, 339,554.59 and 126,499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,274.28, 339,554.59 and 126,499.92 is: 189,829.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,274.28 : 339,554.59 = 126,499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,274.28/339,554.59 = 126,499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,274.28x = 339,554.59 × 126,499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,274.28x = 42,953,628,725.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,953,628,725.50/226,274.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,829.92

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