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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,403.97, 312,444.96 and 124,433.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,403.97, 312,444.96 and 124,433.04 is: 171,721.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,403.97 : 312,444.96 = 124,433.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,403.97/312,444.96 = 124,433.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,403.97x = 312,444.96 × 124,433.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,403.97x = 38,878,476,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,878,476,205.48/226,403.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,721.71

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