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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,589.44, 339,849.60 and 126,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,589.44, 339,849.60 and 126,688 is: 190,012.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,589.44 : 339,849.60 = 126,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,589.44/339,849.60 = 126,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,589.44x = 339,849.60 × 126,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,589.44x = 43,054,866,124.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,054,866,124.80/226,589.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,012.68

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