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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,640.16, 312,774.48 and 126,036

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,640.16, 312,774.48 and 126,036 is: 173,935.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,640.16 : 312,774.48 = 126,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,640.16/312,774.48 = 126,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,640.16x = 312,774.48 × 126,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,640.16x = 39,420,844,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,420,844,361.28/226,640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,935.83

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