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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,998.61, 313,260.26 and 125,026.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,998.61, 313,260.26 and 125,026.38 is: 172,537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,998.61 : 313,260.26 = 125,026.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,998.61/313,260.26 = 125,026.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,998.61x = 313,260.26 × 125,026.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,998.61x = 39,165,795,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,165,795,680.53/226,998.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,537.60

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