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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,777.06, 312,952.40 and 124,802.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,777.06, 312,952.40 and 124,802.49 is: 172,227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,777.06 : 312,952.40 = 124,802.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,777.06/312,952.40 = 124,802.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,777.06x = 312,952.40 × 124,802.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,777.06x = 39,057,239,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,057,239,789.04/226,777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,227.47

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