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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,058.22, 311,964.15 and 124,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,058.22, 311,964.15 and 124,093.26 is: 171,250.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,058.22 : 311,964.15 = 124,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,058.22/311,964.15 = 124,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,058.22x = 311,964.15 × 124,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,058.22x = 38,712,648,376.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,712,648,376.63/226,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,250.79

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