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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,934.28, 313,166.64 and 124,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,934.28, 313,166.64 and 124,957.60 is: 172,440.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,934.28 : 313,166.64 = 124,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,934.28/313,166.64 = 124,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,934.28x = 313,166.64 × 124,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,934.28x = 39,132,551,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,132,551,734.46/226,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,440.02

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