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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,708.75, 312,859.90 and 126,106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,708.75, 312,859.90 and 126,106.75 is: 174,028.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,708.75 : 312,859.90 = 126,106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,708.75/312,859.90 = 126,106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,708.75x = 312,859.90 × 126,106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,708.75x = 39,453,745,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,453,745,194.33/226,708.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,028.33

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