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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,742.14, 312,906.38 and 124,769.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,742.14, 312,906.38 and 124,769.80 is: 172,183.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,742.14 : 312,906.38 = 124,769.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,742.14/312,906.38 = 124,769.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,742.14x = 312,906.38 × 124,769.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,742.14x = 39,041,266,451.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,041,266,451.32/226,742.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,183.55

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