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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,867.25, 313,065.56 and 124,901.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,867.25, 313,065.56 and 124,901.64 is: 172,358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,867.25 : 313,065.56 = 124,901.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,867.25/313,065.56 = 124,901.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,867.25x = 313,065.56 × 124,901.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,867.25x = 39,102,401,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,102,401,481.20/226,867.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,358.07

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