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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,347.06, 312,364.52 and 124,371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,347.06, 312,364.52 and 124,371.71 is: 171,636.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,347.06 : 312,364.52 = 124,371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,347.06/312,364.52 = 124,371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,347.06x = 312,364.52 × 124,371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,347.06x = 38,849,309,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,849,309,495.73/226,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,636.02

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