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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,104.09, 312,027.30 and 124,138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,104.09, 312,027.30 and 124,138.95 is: 171,313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,104.09 : 312,027.30 = 124,138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,104.09/312,027.30 = 124,138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,104.09x = 312,027.30 × 124,138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,104.09x = 38,734,741,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,734,741,393.34/226,104.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,313.76

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