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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,672.90, 312,798.73 and 124,691.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,672.90, 312,798.73 and 124,691.89 is: 172,069.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,672.90 : 312,798.73 = 124,691.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,672.90/312,798.73 = 124,691.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,672.90x = 312,798.73 × 124,691.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,672.90x = 39,003,464,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,003,464,833.30/226,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,069.38

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