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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,546, 312,633.84 and 125,944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,546, 312,633.84 and 125,944 is: 173,802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,546 : 312,633.84 = 125,944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,546/312,633.84 = 125,944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,546x = 312,633.84 × 125,944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,546x = 39,374,356,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,374,356,344.96/226,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,802.92

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