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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,239.48, 312,196.68 and 124,245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,239.48, 312,196.68 and 124,245.09 is: 171,450.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,239.48 : 312,196.68 = 124,245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,239.48/312,196.68 = 124,245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,239.48x = 312,196.68 × 124,245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,239.48x = 38,788,904,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,788,904,604.30/226,239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,450.64

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