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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,273.23, 312,242.04 and 124,278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,273.23, 312,242.04 and 124,278.84 is: 171,496.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,273.23 : 312,242.04 = 124,278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,273.23/312,242.04 = 124,278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,273.23x = 312,242.04 × 124,278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,273.23x = 38,805,078,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,805,078,530.43/226,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,496.55

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