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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,933.38, 313,161.21 and 124,959.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,933.38, 313,161.21 and 124,959.06 is: 172,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,933.38 : 313,161.21 = 124,959.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,933.38/313,161.21 = 124,959.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,933.38x = 313,161.21 × 124,959.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,933.38x = 39,132,330,430.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,132,330,430.06/226,933.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,439.73

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