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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,806.67, 312,987.43 and 123,436.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,806.67, 312,987.43 and 123,436.50 is: 170,339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,806.67 : 312,987.43 = 123,436.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,806.67/312,987.43 = 123,436.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,806.67x = 312,987.43 × 123,436.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,806.67x = 38,634,072,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,634,072,903.20/226,806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,339.23

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