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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,325.16, 312,333.96 and 124,356.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,325.16, 312,333.96 and 124,356.99 is: 171,615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,325.16 : 312,333.96 = 124,356.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,325.16/312,333.96 = 124,356.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,325.16x = 312,333.96 × 124,356.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,325.16x = 38,840,911,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,840,911,140.38/226,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,615.52

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