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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,702.13, 312,848.91 and 124,725.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,702.13, 312,848.91 and 124,725.42 is: 172,121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,702.13 : 312,848.91 = 124,725.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,702.13/312,848.91 = 124,725.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,702.13x = 312,848.91 × 124,725.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,702.13x = 39,020,211,696.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,020,211,696.29/226,702.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,121.07

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