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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,215.19, 312,176.91 and 124,240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,215.19, 312,176.91 and 124,240.68 is: 171,452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,215.19 : 312,176.91 = 124,240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,215.19/312,176.91 = 124,240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,215.19x = 312,176.91 × 124,240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,215.19x = 38,785,071,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,785,071,082.57/226,215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,452.11

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