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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,724.24, 340,130.09 and 126,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,724.24, 340,130.09 and 126,997.04 is: 190,520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,724.24 : 340,130.09 = 126,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,724.24/340,130.09 = 126,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,724.24x = 340,130.09 × 126,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,724.24x = 43,195,513,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,195,513,261.78/226,724.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,520.05

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