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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,752.24, 312,920.97 and 124,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,752.24, 312,920.97 and 124,789.44 is: 172,211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,752.24 : 312,920.97 = 124,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,752.24/312,920.97 = 124,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,752.24x = 312,920.97 × 124,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,752.24x = 39,049,232,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,049,232,610.56/226,752.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,211.01

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