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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,096.94, 312,017.68 and 124,131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,096.94, 312,017.68 and 124,131.90 is: 171,304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,096.94 : 312,017.68 = 124,131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,096.94/312,017.68 = 124,131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,096.94x = 312,017.68 × 124,131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,096.94x = 38,731,347,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731,347,451.99/226,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,304.16

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