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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,245.24, 312,220.98 and 124,273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,245.24, 312,220.98 and 124,273.08 is: 171,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,245.24 : 312,220.98 = 124,273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,245.24/312,220.98 = 124,273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,245.24x = 312,220.98 × 124,273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,245.24x = 38,800,662,825.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,800,662,825.22/226,245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,498.25

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