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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,342.48, 312,351.07 and 124,369.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,342.48, 312,351.07 and 124,369.01 is: 171,628.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,342.48 : 312,351.07 = 124,369.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,342.48/312,351.07 = 124,369.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,342.48x = 312,351.07 × 124,369.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,342.48x = 38,846,792,726.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,846,792,726.50/226,342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,628.38

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