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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,741.02, 312,904.82 and 124,768.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,741.02, 312,904.82 and 124,768.67 is: 172,181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,741.02 : 312,904.82 = 124,768.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,741.02/312,904.82 = 124,768.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,741.02x = 312,904.82 × 124,768.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,741.02x = 39,040,718,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,040,718,735.48/226,741.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,181.99

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