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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,333.36, 312,342.78 and 124,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,333.36, 312,342.78 and 124,364.08 is: 171,623.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,333.36 : 312,342.78 = 124,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,333.36/312,342.78 = 124,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,333.36x = 312,342.78 × 124,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,333.36x = 38,844,222,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,844,222,479.34/226,333.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,623.94

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