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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,300.92, 312,293.95 and 124,324.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,300.92, 312,293.95 and 124,324.17 is: 171,566.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,300.92 : 312,293.95 = 124,324.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,300.92/312,293.95 = 124,324.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,300.92x = 312,293.95 × 124,324.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,300.92x = 38,825,686,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825,686,129.77/226,300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,566.63

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