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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,370.77, 312,399.54 and 124,405.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,370.77, 312,399.54 and 124,405.54 is: 171,683.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,370.77 : 312,399.54 = 124,405.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,370.77/312,399.54 = 124,405.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,370.77x = 312,399.54 × 124,405.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,370.77x = 38,864,233,469.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,864,233,469.45/226,370.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,683.97

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