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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,786.02, 312,984.17 and 124,831.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,786.02, 312,984.17 and 124,831.72 is: 172,278.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,786.02 : 312,984.17 = 124,831.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,786.02/312,984.17 = 124,831.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,786.02x = 312,984.17 × 124,831.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,786.02x = 39,070,352,273.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,070,352,273.87/226,786.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,278.49

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