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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,347.55, 312,359.54 and 124,379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,347.55, 312,359.54 and 124,379.58 is: 171,643.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,347.55 : 312,359.54 = 124,379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,347.55/312,359.54 = 124,379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,347.55x = 312,359.54 × 124,379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,347.55x = 38,851,146,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,851,146,832.40/226,347.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,643.77

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