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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,122.56, 312,047.53 and 124,149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,122.56, 312,047.53 and 124,149.73 is: 171,325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,122.56 : 312,047.53 = 124,149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,122.56/312,047.53 = 124,149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,122.56x = 312,047.53 × 124,149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,122.56x = 38,740,616,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,740,616,596.67/226,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,325.75

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