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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,237.15, 312,209.83 and 124,265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,237.15, 312,209.83 and 124,265.01 is: 171,487.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,237.15 : 312,209.83 = 124,265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,237.15/312,209.83 = 124,265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,237.15x = 312,209.83 × 124,265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,237.15x = 38,796,755,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,796,755,464.67/226,237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,487.12

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