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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,044.12, 311,934.72 and 124,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,044.12, 311,934.72 and 124,069.44 is: 171,212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,044.12 : 311,934.72 = 124,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,044.12/311,934.72 = 124,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,044.12x = 311,934.72 × 124,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,044.12x = 38,701,566,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,701,566,026.96/226,044.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,212.44

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