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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,910.65, 313,134.16 and 124,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,910.65, 313,134.16 and 124,934 is: 172,407.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,910.65 : 313,134.16 = 124,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,910.65/313,134.16 = 124,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,910.65x = 313,134.16 × 124,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,910.65x = 39,121,103,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,121,103,145.44/226,910.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,407.52

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