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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,879.56, 340,204.46 and 127,012.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,879.56, 340,204.46 and 127,012.93 is: 190,455.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,879.56 : 340,204.46 = 127,012.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,879.56/340,204.46 = 127,012.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,879.56x = 340,204.46 × 127,012.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,879.56x = 43,210,363,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,210,363,778.09/226,879.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,455.08

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