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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,270.56, 312,237.92 and 124,300.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,270.56, 312,237.92 and 124,300.31 is: 171,525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,270.56 : 312,237.92 = 124,300.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,270.56/312,237.92 = 124,300.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,270.56x = 312,237.92 × 124,300.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,270.56x = 38,811,268,999.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,811,268,999.32/226,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,525.93

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