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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,253.30, 312,215.74 and 124,258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,253.30, 312,215.74 and 124,258.90 is: 171,469.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,253.30 : 312,215.74 = 124,258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,253.30/312,215.74 = 124,258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,253.30x = 312,215.74 × 124,258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,253.30x = 38,795,584,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,795,584,415.09/226,253.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,469.70

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