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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,929.89, 313,165.58 and 124,964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,929.89, 313,165.58 and 124,964.84 is: 172,452.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,929.89 : 313,165.58 = 124,964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,929.89/313,165.58 = 124,964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,929.89x = 313,165.58 × 124,964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,929.89x = 39,134,686,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,134,686,598.21/226,929.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,452.76

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