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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,702.22, 312,849.12 and 124,725.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,702.22, 312,849.12 and 124,725.50 is: 172,121.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,702.22 : 312,849.12 = 124,725.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,702.22/312,849.12 = 124,725.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,702.22x = 312,849.12 × 124,725.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,702.22x = 39,020,262,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,020,262,916.56/226,702.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,121.22

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