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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,233.15, 312,205.62 and 124,262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,233.15, 312,205.62 and 124,262.91 is: 171,484.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,233.15 : 312,205.62 = 124,262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,233.15/312,205.62 = 124,262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,233.15x = 312,205.62 × 124,262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,233.15x = 38,795,579,325.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795,579,325.54/226,233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,484.94

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