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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,872.60, 340,194.08 and 127,005.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,872.60, 340,194.08 and 127,005.98 is: 190,444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,872.60 : 340,194.08 = 127,005.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,872.60/340,194.08 = 127,005.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,872.60x = 340,194.08 × 127,005.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,872.60x = 43,206,680,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,206,680,184.60/226,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,444.68

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