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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,632.98, 339,796.10 and 126,862.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,632.98, 339,796.10 and 126,862.04 is: 190,207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,632.98 : 339,796.10 = 126,862.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,632.98/339,796.10 = 126,862.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,632.98x = 339,796.10 × 126,862.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,632.98x = 43,107,226,430.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,107,226,430.04/226,632.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,207.21

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