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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,240.47, 312,214.41 and 124,268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,240.47, 312,214.41 and 124,268.32 is: 171,491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,240.47 : 312,214.41 = 124,268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,240.47/312,214.41 = 124,268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,240.47x = 312,214.41 × 124,268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,240.47x = 38,798,360,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,798,360,210.49/226,240.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,491.69

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