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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,962, 313,217.28 and 126,360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,962, 313,217.28 and 126,360 is: 174,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,962 : 313,217.28 = 126,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,962/313,217.28 = 126,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,962x = 313,217.28 × 126,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,962x = 39,578,135,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,578,135,500.80/226,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,382.21

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