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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,761.27, 312,922.69 and 124,777.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,761.27, 312,922.69 and 124,777.18 is: 172,188.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,761.27 : 312,922.69 = 124,777.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,761.27/312,922.69 = 124,777.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,761.27x = 312,922.69 × 124,777.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,761.27x = 39,045,612,477.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,045,612,477.39/226,761.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,188.19

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