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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,927.21, 313,156.98 and 124,950.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,927.21, 313,156.98 and 124,950.55 is: 172,430.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,927.21 : 313,156.98 = 124,950.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,927.21/313,156.98 = 124,950.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,927.21x = 313,156.98 × 124,950.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,927.21x = 39,129,136,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,129,136,887.34/226,927.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,430.34

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