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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,833.24, 313,031.88 and 126,231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,833.24, 313,031.88 and 126,231.24 is: 174,200.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,833.24 : 313,031.88 = 126,231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,833.24/313,031.88 = 126,231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,833.24x = 313,031.88 × 126,231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,833.24x = 39,514,402,371.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,514,402,371.93/226,833.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,200.23

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