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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,301.62, 312,301.74 and 124,333.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,301.62, 312,301.74 and 124,333.68 is: 171,583.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,301.62 : 312,301.74 = 124,333.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,301.62/312,301.74 = 124,333.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,301.62x = 312,301.74 × 124,333.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,301.62x = 38,829,624,604.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,829,624,604.60/226,301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,583.50

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