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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,049.85, 311,946.82 and 124,079.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,049.85, 311,946.82 and 124,079.59 is: 171,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,049.85 : 311,946.82 = 124,079.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,049.85/311,946.82 = 124,079.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,049.85x = 311,946.82 × 124,079.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,049.85x = 38,706,232,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,706,232,437.34/226,049.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,228.75

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