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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,392.56, 312,401.45 and 124,416.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,392.56, 312,401.45 and 124,416.85 is: 171,684.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,392.56 : 312,401.45 = 124,416.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,392.56/312,401.45 = 124,416.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,392.56x = 312,401.45 × 124,416.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,392.56x = 38,868,002,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,868,002,160.34/226,392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,684.10

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