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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,731.56, 339,349.91 and 125,373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,731.56, 339,349.91 and 125,373.69 is: 187,647.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,731.56 : 339,349.91 = 125,373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,731.56/339,349.91 = 125,373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,731.56x = 339,349.91 × 125,373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,731.56x = 42,545,549,791.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,545,549,791.00/226,731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,647.24

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