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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,285.54, 312,276.06 and 124,313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,285.54, 312,276.06 and 124,313.29 is: 171,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,285.54 : 312,276.06 = 124,313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,285.54/312,276.06 = 124,313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,285.54x = 312,276.06 × 124,313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,285.54x = 38,820,063,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,820,063,626.15/226,285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,553.45

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