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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,467.47, 312,529.06 and 124,497.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,467.47, 312,529.06 and 124,497.23 is: 171,808.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,467.47 : 312,529.06 = 124,497.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,467.47/312,529.06 = 124,497.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,467.47x = 312,529.06 × 124,497.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,467.47x = 38,909,001,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,909,001,562.60/226,467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,808.35

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