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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,789.38, 340,315.83 and 125,597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,789.38, 340,315.83 and 125,597.70 is: 188,469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,789.38 : 340,315.83 = 125,597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,789.38/340,315.83 = 125,597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,789.38x = 340,315.83 × 125,597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,789.38x = 42,742,885,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,742,885,521.59/226,789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,469.52

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