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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,323.68, 312,331.91 and 124,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,323.68, 312,331.91 and 124,355.52 is: 171,613.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,323.68 : 312,331.91 = 124,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,323.68/312,331.91 = 124,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,323.68x = 312,331.91 × 124,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,323.68x = 38,840,196,458.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,840,196,458.87/226,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,613.49

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