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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,033.12, 311,919.60 and 124,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,033.12, 311,919.60 and 124,058.44 is: 171,197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,033.12 : 311,919.60 = 124,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,033.12/311,919.60 = 124,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,033.12x = 311,919.60 × 124,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,033.12x = 38,696,258,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,696,258,981.42/226,033.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,197.30

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