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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,203.84, 312,161.68 and 124,235.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,203.84, 312,161.68 and 124,235.88 is: 171,445.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,203.84 : 312,161.68 = 124,235.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,203.84/312,161.68 = 124,235.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,203.84x = 312,161.68 × 124,235.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,203.84x = 38,781,680,001.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,781,680,001.77/226,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,445.72

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