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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,316.72, 312,317.28 and 124,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,316.72, 312,317.28 and 124,348.76 is: 171,601.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,316.72 : 312,317.28 = 124,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,316.72/312,317.28 = 124,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,316.72x = 312,317.28 × 124,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,316.72x = 38,836,266,494.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,836,266,494.57/226,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,601.40

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