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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,756.19, 312,926.39 and 124,793.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,756.19, 312,926.39 and 124,793.39 is: 172,216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,756.19 : 312,926.39 = 124,793.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,756.19/312,926.39 = 124,793.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,756.19x = 312,926.39 × 124,793.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,756.19x = 39,051,145,654.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,051,145,654.89/226,756.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,216.45

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