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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,008.36, 311,892.06 and 124,034.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,008.36, 311,892.06 and 124,034.58 is: 171,168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,008.36 : 311,892.06 = 124,034.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,008.36/311,892.06 = 124,034.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,008.36x = 311,892.06 × 124,034.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,008.36x = 38,685,400,667.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,685,400,667.43/226,008.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,168.01

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