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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,237.22, 312,209.93 and 124,265.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,237.22, 312,209.93 and 124,265.07 is: 171,487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,237.22 : 312,209.93 = 124,265.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,237.22/312,209.93 = 124,265.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,237.22x = 312,209.93 × 124,265.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,237.22x = 38,796,788,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,796,788,184.82/226,237.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,487.21

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