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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,234.23, 312,206.98 and 124,269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,234.23, 312,206.98 and 124,269.11 is: 171,493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,234.23 : 312,206.98 = 124,269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,234.23/312,206.98 = 124,269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,234.23x = 312,206.98 × 124,269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,234.23x = 38,797,683,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,797,683,229.72/226,234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,493.43

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