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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,271.56, 312,239.30 and 124,301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,271.56, 312,239.30 and 124,301.31 is: 171,527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,271.56 : 312,239.30 = 124,301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,271.56/312,239.30 = 124,301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,271.56x = 312,239.30 × 124,301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,271.56x = 38,811,754,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,811,754,023.48/226,271.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,527.32

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