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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,107.12, 312,022.08 and 124,132.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,107.12, 312,022.08 and 124,132.08 is: 171,299.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,107.12 : 312,022.08 = 124,132.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,107.12/312,022.08 = 124,132.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,107.12x = 312,022.08 × 124,132.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,107.12x = 38,731,949,796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,731,949,796.33/226,107.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,299.12

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