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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,239.47, 312,213.03 and 124,267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,239.47, 312,213.03 and 124,267.32 is: 171,490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,239.47 : 312,213.03 = 124,267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,239.47/312,213.03 = 124,267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,239.47x = 312,213.03 × 124,267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,239.47x = 38,797,876,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,797,876,507.18/226,239.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,490.31

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