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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,410.81, 339,467.18 and 126,718.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,410.81, 339,467.18 and 126,718.17 is: 189,993.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,410.81 : 339,467.18 = 126,718.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,410.81/339,467.18 = 126,718.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,410.81x = 339,467.18 × 126,718.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,410.81x = 43,016,659,191.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,016,659,191.07/226,410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,993.84

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