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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,914, 313,141.32 and 126,318.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,914, 313,141.32 and 126,318.48 is: 174,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,914 : 313,141.32 = 126,318.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,914/313,141.32 = 126,318.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,914x = 313,141.32 × 126,318.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,914x = 39,555,535,567.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,555,535,567.59/226,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,319.50

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