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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,734.96, 312,894.54 and 126,132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,734.96, 312,894.54 and 126,132.96 is: 174,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,734.96 : 312,894.54 = 126,132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,734.96/312,894.54 = 126,132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,734.96x = 312,894.54 × 126,132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,734.96x = 39,466,314,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,466,314,498.04/226,734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,063.65

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