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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,397.07, 312,433.98 and 124,425.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,397.07, 312,433.98 and 124,425.45 is: 171,710.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,397.07 : 312,433.98 = 124,425.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,397.07/312,433.98 = 124,425.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,397.07x = 312,433.98 × 124,425.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,397.07x = 38,874,738,556.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,874,738,556.79/226,397.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,710.43

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