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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,949.63, 313,184.83 and 124,974.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,949.63, 313,184.83 and 124,974.28 is: 172,461.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,949.63 : 313,184.83 = 124,974.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,949.63/313,184.83 = 124,974.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,949.63x = 313,184.83 × 124,974.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,949.63x = 39,140,048,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,140,048,636.17/226,949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,461.39

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