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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,300.62, 312,294.96 and 124,332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,300.62, 312,294.96 and 124,332.64 is: 171,579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,300.62 : 312,294.96 = 124,332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,300.62/312,294.96 = 124,332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,300.62x = 312,294.96 × 124,332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,300.62x = 38,828,456,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,828,456,835.49/226,300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,579.10

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