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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,239.16, 312,213.92 and 124,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,239.16, 312,213.92 and 124,268.92 is: 171,493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,239.16 : 312,213.92 = 124,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,239.16/312,213.92 = 124,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,239.16x = 312,213.92 × 124,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,239.16x = 38,798,486,647.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,798,486,647.37/226,239.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,493.24

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