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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,448.59, 312,492.30 and 129,649.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,448.59, 312,492.30 and 129,649.23 is: 178,912.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,448.59 : 312,492.30 = 129,649.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,448.59/312,492.30 = 129,649.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,448.59x = 312,492.30 × 129,649.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,448.59x = 40,514,386,075.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,514,386,075.93/226,448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,912.07

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