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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,302.62, 312,303.12 and 124,334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,302.62, 312,303.12 and 124,334.68 is: 171,584.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,302.62 : 312,303.12 = 124,334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,302.62/312,303.12 = 124,334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,302.62x = 312,303.12 × 124,334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,302.62x = 38,830,108,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830,108,488.20/226,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,584.88

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