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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,584.28, 339,921.78 and 126,886.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,584.28, 339,921.78 and 126,886.24 is: 190,354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,584.28 : 339,921.78 = 126,886.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,584.28/339,921.78 = 126,886.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,584.28x = 339,921.78 × 126,886.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,584.28x = 43,131,396,558.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,131,396,558.31/226,584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,354.76

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