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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,632.14, 312,758.26 and 124,660.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,632.14, 312,758.26 and 124,660.23 is: 172,034.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,632.14 : 312,758.26 = 124,660.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,632.14/312,758.26 = 124,660.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,632.14x = 312,758.26 × 124,660.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,632.14x = 38,988,516,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,988,516,002.70/226,632.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,034.36

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