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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,823.55, 313,014.02 and 124,846.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,823.55, 313,014.02 and 124,846.82 is: 172,287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,823.55 : 313,014.02 = 124,846.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,823.55/313,014.02 = 124,846.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,823.55x = 313,014.02 × 124,846.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,823.55x = 39,078,804,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,078,804,388.18/226,823.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,287.25

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