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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,929.39, 313,164.89 and 124,964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,929.39, 313,164.89 and 124,964.34 is: 172,452.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,929.39 : 313,164.89 = 124,964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,929.39/313,164.89 = 124,964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,929.39x = 313,164.89 × 124,964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,929.39x = 39,134,441,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,134,441,599.38/226,929.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,452.06

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