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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,267.98, 312,251.86 and 124,295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,267.98, 312,251.86 and 124,295.51 is: 171,528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,267.98 : 312,251.86 = 124,295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,267.98/312,251.86 = 124,295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,267.98x = 312,251.86 × 124,295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,267.98x = 38,811,505,123.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,811,505,123.15/226,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,528.93

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