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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,002, 311,882.52 and 124,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,002, 311,882.52 and 124,028.04 is: 171,158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,002 : 311,882.52 = 124,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,002/311,882.52 = 124,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,002x = 311,882.52 × 124,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,002x = 38,682,177,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,682,177,665.86/226,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,158.56

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