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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,744.38, 312,910.09 and 124,781.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,744.38, 312,910.09 and 124,781.58 is: 172,200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,744.38 : 312,910.09 = 124,781.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,744.38/312,910.09 = 124,781.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,744.38x = 312,910.09 × 124,781.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,744.38x = 39,045,415,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,045,415,116.19/226,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,200.15

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