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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,566.57, 312,656.74 and 123,198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,566.57, 312,656.74 and 123,198.51 is: 170,011.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,566.57 : 312,656.74 = 123,198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,566.57/312,656.74 = 123,198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,566.57x = 312,656.74 × 123,198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,566.57x = 38,518,844,509.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,518,844,509.46/226,566.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,011.16

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