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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,241.47, 312,215.79 and 124,269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,241.47, 312,215.79 and 124,269.32 is: 171,493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,241.47 : 312,215.79 = 124,269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,241.47/312,215.79 = 124,269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,241.47x = 312,215.79 × 124,269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,241.47x = 38,798,843,916.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,798,843,916.56/226,241.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,493.07

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