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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,299.92, 312,292.58 and 124,323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,299.92, 312,292.58 and 124,323.17 is: 171,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,299.92 : 312,292.58 = 124,323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,299.92/312,292.58 = 124,323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,299.92x = 312,292.58 × 124,323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,299.92x = 38,825,201,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825,201,330.00/226,299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,565.25

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