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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,644.98, 339,814.10 and 126,874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,644.98, 339,814.10 and 126,874.04 is: 190,225.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,644.98 : 339,814.10 = 126,874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,644.98/339,814.10 = 126,874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,644.98x = 339,814.10 × 126,874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,644.98x = 43,113,587,715.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,113,587,715.96/226,644.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,225.20

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