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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,264.56, 312,226.48 and 124,284.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,264.56, 312,226.48 and 124,284.72 is: 171,502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,264.56 : 312,226.48 = 124,284.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,264.56/312,226.48 = 124,284.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,264.56x = 312,226.48 × 124,284.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,264.56x = 38,804,980,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,804,980,643.39/226,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,502.69

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