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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,928.89, 313,164.20 and 124,963.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,928.89, 313,164.20 and 124,963.84 is: 172,451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,928.89 : 313,164.20 = 124,963.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,928.89/313,164.20 = 124,963.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,928.89x = 313,164.20 × 124,963.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,928.89x = 39,134,199,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,134,199,221.92/226,928.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,451.37

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