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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,762.74, 312,935.46 and 124,799.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,762.74, 312,935.46 and 124,799.94 is: 172,225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,762.74 : 312,935.46 = 124,799.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,762.74/312,935.46 = 124,799.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,762.74x = 312,935.46 × 124,799.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,762.74x = 39,054,326,631.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,054,326,631.87/226,762.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,225.50

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