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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,725.24, 340,131.59 and 126,998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,725.24, 340,131.59 and 126,998.04 is: 190,521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,725.24 : 340,131.59 = 126,998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,725.24/340,131.59 = 126,998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,725.24x = 340,131.59 × 126,998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,725.24x = 43,196,045,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,196,045,272.08/226,725.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,521.55

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