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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,007.03, 311,888.72 and 124,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,007.03, 311,888.72 and 124,034.14 is: 171,166.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,007.03 : 311,888.72 = 124,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,007.03/311,888.72 = 124,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,007.03x = 311,888.72 × 124,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,007.03x = 38,684,848,691.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,684,848,691.26/226,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,166.57

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