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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,122.12, 312,049.92 and 124,152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,122.12, 312,049.92 and 124,152.03 is: 171,330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,122.12 : 312,049.92 = 124,152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,122.12/312,049.92 = 124,152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,122.12x = 312,049.92 × 124,152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,122.12x = 38,741,631,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,741,631,029.34/226,122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,330.57

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