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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,230.23, 312,201.47 and 124,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,230.23, 312,201.47 and 124,265.12 is: 171,487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,230.23 : 312,201.47 = 124,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,230.23/312,201.47 = 124,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,230.23x = 312,201.47 × 124,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,230.23x = 38,795,751,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795,751,883.38/226,230.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,487.92

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