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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,946.63, 313,180.70 and 124,971.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,946.63, 313,180.70 and 124,971.28 is: 172,457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,946.63 : 313,180.70 = 124,971.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,946.63/313,180.70 = 124,971.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,946.63x = 313,180.70 × 124,971.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,946.63x = 39,138,591,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,138,591,542.49/226,946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,457.25

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