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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,323.58, 312,325.26 and 122,956.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,323.58, 312,325.26 and 122,956.90 is: 169,679.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,323.58 : 312,325.26 = 122,956.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,323.58/312,325.26 = 122,956.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,323.58x = 312,325.26 × 122,956.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,323.58x = 38,402,545,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,402,545,761.29/226,323.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,679.83

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