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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,171.44, 312,102.60 and 124,196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,171.44, 312,102.60 and 124,196.49 is: 171,383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,171.44 : 312,102.60 = 124,196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,171.44/312,102.60 = 124,196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,171.44x = 312,102.60 × 124,196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,171.44x = 38,762,045,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,762,045,879.36/226,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,383.47

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