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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,170.93, 312,101.91 and 124,195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,170.93, 312,101.91 and 124,195.98 is: 171,382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,170.93 : 312,101.91 = 124,195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,170.93/312,101.91 = 124,195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,170.93x = 312,101.91 × 124,195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,170.93x = 38,761,803,742.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,761,803,742.70/226,170.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,382.78

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