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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,610.02, 312,729.42 and 124,639.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,610.02, 312,729.42 and 124,639.75 is: 172,007.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,610.02 : 312,729.42 = 124,639.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,610.02/312,729.42 = 124,639.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,610.02x = 312,729.42 × 124,639.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,610.02x = 38,978,516,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,978,516,726.45/226,610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,007.03

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