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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,327.32, 312,333.84 and 124,354.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,327.32, 312,333.84 and 124,354.92 is: 171,610.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,327.32 : 312,333.84 = 124,354.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,327.32/312,333.84 = 124,354.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,327.32x = 312,333.84 × 124,354.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,327.32x = 38,840,249,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,840,249,686.49/226,327.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,610.96

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