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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,916.98, 313,142.83 and 124,940.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,916.98, 313,142.83 and 124,940.34 is: 172,416.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,916.98 : 313,142.83 = 124,940.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,916.98/313,142.83 = 124,940.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,916.98x = 313,142.83 × 124,940.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,916.98x = 39,124,171,336.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,124,171,336.41/226,916.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,416.24

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