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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,300.10, 312,292.83 and 124,323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,300.10, 312,292.83 and 124,323.36 is: 171,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,300.10 : 312,292.83 = 124,323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,300.10/312,292.83 = 124,323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,300.10x = 312,292.83 × 124,323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,300.10x = 38,825,293,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825,293,929.51/226,300.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,565.52

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