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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,804.24, 312,991.86 and 126,202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,804.24, 312,991.86 and 126,202.24 is: 174,160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,804.24 : 312,991.86 = 126,202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,804.24/312,991.86 = 126,202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,804.24x = 312,991.86 × 126,202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,804.24x = 39,500,273,833.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,500,273,833.77/226,804.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,160.21

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