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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,967, 313,224.18 and 126,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,967, 313,224.18 and 126,365 is: 174,389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,967 : 313,224.18 = 126,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,967/313,224.18 = 126,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,967x = 313,224.18 × 126,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,967x = 39,580,573,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,580,573,505.70/226,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,389.11

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