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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,407.06, 339,461.55 and 126,714.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,407.06, 339,461.55 and 126,714.42 is: 189,988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,407.06 : 339,461.55 = 126,714.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,407.06/339,461.55 = 126,714.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,407.06x = 339,461.55 × 126,714.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,407.06x = 43,014,673,420.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,014,673,420.55/226,407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,988.22

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