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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,768.70, 312,940.86 and 124,794.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,768.70, 312,940.86 and 124,794.17 is: 172,215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,768.70 : 312,940.86 = 124,794.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,768.70/312,940.86 = 124,794.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,768.70x = 312,940.86 × 124,794.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,768.70x = 39,053,193,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,053,193,318.08/226,768.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,215.98

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