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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,605.99, 312,718.32 and 123,241.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,605.99, 312,718.32 and 123,241.13 is: 170,073.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,605.99 : 312,718.32 = 123,241.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,605.99/312,718.32 = 123,241.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,605.99x = 312,718.32 × 123,241.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,605.99x = 38,539,758,737.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,539,758,737.60/226,605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,073.88

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