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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,826.43, 313,017.98 and 124,849.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,826.43, 313,017.98 and 124,849.71 is: 172,291.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,826.43 : 313,017.98 = 124,849.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,826.43/313,017.98 = 124,849.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,826.43x = 313,017.98 × 124,849.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,826.43x = 39,080,202,462.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,080,202,462.70/226,826.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,291.22

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