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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,330.20, 312,301.68 and 124,359.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,330.20, 312,301.68 and 124,359.96 is: 171,598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,330.20 : 312,301.68 = 124,359.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,330.20/312,301.68 = 124,359.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,330.20x = 312,301.68 × 124,359.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,330.20x = 38,837,823,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,837,823,380.82/226,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,598.06

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