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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,928.21, 313,158.36 and 124,951.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,928.21, 313,158.36 and 124,951.55 is: 172,431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,928.21 : 313,158.36 = 124,951.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,928.21/313,158.36 = 124,951.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,928.21x = 313,158.36 × 124,951.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,928.21x = 39,129,622,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,129,622,477.46/226,928.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,431.72

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