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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,964, 313,220.04 and 126,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,964, 313,220.04 and 126,362 is: 174,384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,964 : 313,220.04 = 126,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,964/313,220.04 = 126,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,964x = 313,220.04 × 126,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,964x = 39,579,110,694.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,579,110,694.48/226,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,384.97

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