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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,751.76, 312,920.26 and 124,788.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,751.76, 312,920.26 and 124,788.96 is: 172,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,751.76 : 312,920.26 = 124,788.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,751.76/312,920.26 = 124,788.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,751.76x = 312,920.26 × 124,788.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,751.76x = 39,048,993,808.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,048,993,808.33/226,751.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,210.32

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