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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,061.94, 311,971.08 and 124,097.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,061.94, 311,971.08 and 124,097.52 is: 171,257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,061.94 : 311,971.08 = 124,097.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,061.94/311,971.08 = 124,097.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,061.94x = 311,971.08 × 124,097.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,061.94x = 38,714,837,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,714,837,339.72/226,061.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,257.65

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