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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,387.74, 312,396.30 and 124,407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,387.74, 312,396.30 and 124,407.84 is: 171,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,387.74 : 312,396.30 = 124,407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,387.74/312,396.30 = 124,407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,387.74x = 312,396.30 × 124,407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,387.74x = 38,864,548,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,864,548,906.99/226,387.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,672.50

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