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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,301.13, 312,301.05 and 124,333.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,301.13, 312,301.05 and 124,333.19 is: 171,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,301.13 : 312,301.05 = 124,333.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,301.13/312,301.05 = 124,333.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,301.13x = 312,301.05 × 124,333.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,301.13x = 38,829,384,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,829,384,225.34/226,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,582.82

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