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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,918.59, 313,144.99 and 124,941.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,918.59, 313,144.99 and 124,941.88 is: 172,418.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,918.59 : 313,144.99 = 124,941.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,918.59/313,144.99 = 124,941.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,918.59x = 313,144.99 × 124,941.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,918.59x = 39,124,923,763.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,124,923,763.18/226,918.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,418.33

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