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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,318.66, 312,314.73 and 122,950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,318.66, 312,314.73 and 122,950.19 is: 169,668.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,318.66 : 312,314.73 = 122,950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,318.66/312,314.73 = 122,950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,318.66x = 312,314.73 × 122,950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,318.66x = 38,399,155,538.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399,155,538.77/226,318.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,668.53

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