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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,561.26, 312,649.44 and 123,193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,561.26, 312,649.44 and 123,193.22 is: 170,003.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,561.26 : 312,649.44 = 123,193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,561.26/312,649.44 = 123,193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,561.26x = 312,649.44 × 123,193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,561.26x = 38,516,290,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,516,290,771.16/226,561.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,003.87

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