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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,006.36, 311,889.30 and 124,032.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,006.36, 311,889.30 and 124,032.58 is: 171,165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,006.36 : 311,889.30 = 124,032.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,006.36/311,889.30 = 124,032.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,006.36x = 311,889.30 × 124,032.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,006.36x = 38,684,434,553.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,684,434,553.39/226,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,165.25

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