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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,229.03, 312,199.82 and 124,263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,229.03, 312,199.82 and 124,263.92 is: 171,486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,229.03 : 312,199.82 = 124,263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,229.03/312,199.82 = 124,263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,229.03x = 312,199.82 × 124,263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,229.03x = 38,795,174,081.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795,174,081.66/226,229.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,486.28

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