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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,822.79, 313,012.98 and 124,846.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,822.79, 313,012.98 and 124,846.07 is: 172,286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,822.79 : 313,012.98 = 124,846.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,822.79/313,012.98 = 124,846.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,822.79x = 313,012.98 × 124,846.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,822.79x = 39,078,440,411.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,078,440,411.99/226,822.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,286.22

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