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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,067.16, 311,973.35 and 124,103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,067.16, 311,973.35 and 124,103.07 is: 171,262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,067.16 : 311,973.35 = 124,103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,067.16/311,973.35 = 124,103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,067.16x = 311,973.35 × 124,103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,067.16x = 38,716,850,493.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,716,850,493.18/226,067.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,262.60

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