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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,924.66, 313,151.83 and 124,947.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,924.66, 313,151.83 and 124,947.89 is: 172,425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,924.66 : 313,151.83 = 124,947.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,924.66/313,151.83 = 124,947.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,924.66x = 313,151.83 × 124,947.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,924.66x = 39,127,660,408.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,127,660,408.14/226,924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,425.78

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