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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,166.83, 312,115.64 and 122,805.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,166.83, 312,115.64 and 122,805.38 is: 169,474.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,166.83 : 312,115.64 = 122,805.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,166.83/312,115.64 = 122,805.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,166.83x = 312,115.64 × 122,805.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,166.83x = 38,329,479,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,329,479,774.14/226,166.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,474.36

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