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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,932.80, 340,452.50 and 127,161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,932.80, 340,452.50 and 127,161.86 is: 190,772.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,932.80 : 340,452.50 = 127,161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,932.80/340,452.50 = 127,161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,932.80x = 340,452.50 × 127,161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,932.80x = 43,292,570,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292,570,803.58/226,932.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,772.65

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