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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,834, 313,030.92 and 126,232.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,834, 313,030.92 and 126,232.08 is: 174,200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,834 : 313,030.92 = 126,232.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,834/313,030.92 = 126,232.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,834x = 313,030.92 × 126,232.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,834x = 39,514,544,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,514,544,135.91/226,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,200.27

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