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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,569.58, 312,660.88 and 123,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,569.58, 312,660.88 and 123,201.52 is: 170,015.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,569.58 : 312,660.88 = 123,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,569.58/312,660.88 = 123,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,569.58x = 312,660.88 × 123,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,569.58x = 38,520,295,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,520,295,660.54/226,569.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,015.30

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