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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,272.06, 312,257.43 and 124,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,272.06, 312,257.43 and 124,299.60 is: 171,534.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,272.06 : 312,257.43 = 124,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,272.06/312,257.43 = 124,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,272.06x = 312,257.43 × 124,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,272.06x = 38,813,473,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,813,473,646.03/226,272.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,534.54

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