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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,446.84, 312,489.90 and 129,647.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,446.84, 312,489.90 and 129,647.49 is: 178,909.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,446.84 : 312,489.90 = 129,647.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,446.84/312,489.90 = 129,647.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,446.84x = 312,489.90 × 129,647.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,446.84x = 40,513,531,185.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,513,531,185.35/226,446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,909.68

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