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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,324.16, 312,332.58 and 124,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,324.16, 312,332.58 and 124,356 is: 171,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,324.16 : 312,332.58 = 124,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,324.16/312,332.58 = 124,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,324.16x = 312,332.58 × 124,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,324.16x = 38,840,430,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,840,430,318.48/226,324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,614.16

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