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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,700.22, 312,846.36 and 124,723.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,700.22, 312,846.36 and 124,723.50 is: 172,118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,700.22 : 312,846.36 = 124,723.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,700.22/312,846.36 = 124,723.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,700.22x = 312,846.36 × 124,723.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,700.22x = 39,019,292,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,019,292,981.46/226,700.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,118.46

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