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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,954.72, 313,178.16 and 126,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,954.72, 313,178.16 and 126,362.08 is: 174,368.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,954.72 : 313,178.16 = 126,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,954.72/313,178.16 = 126,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,954.72x = 313,178.16 × 126,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,954.72x = 39,573,843,708.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,573,843,708.17/226,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,368.89

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