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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,286.54, 312,277.44 and 124,314.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,286.54, 312,277.44 and 124,314.29 is: 171,554.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,286.54 : 312,277.44 = 124,314.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,286.54/312,277.44 = 124,314.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,286.54x = 312,277.44 × 124,314.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,286.54x = 38,820,548,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,820,548,236.62/226,286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,554.83

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