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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,372.15, 312,391.74 and 123,005.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,372.15, 312,391.74 and 123,005.44 is: 169,746.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,372.15 : 312,391.74 = 123,005.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,372.15/312,391.74 = 123,005.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,372.15x = 312,391.74 × 123,005.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,372.15x = 38,425,883,431.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,425,883,431.07/226,372.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,746.51

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