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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,302.89, 312,303.47 and 124,334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,302.89, 312,303.47 and 124,334.94 is: 171,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,302.89 : 312,303.47 = 124,334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,302.89/312,303.47 = 124,334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,302.89x = 312,303.47 × 124,334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,302.89x = 38,830,232,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830,232,582.57/226,302.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,585.23

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