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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,414.29, 312,454.95 and 124,449.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,414.29, 312,454.95 and 124,449.18 is: 171,741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,414.29 : 312,454.95 = 124,449.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,414.29/312,454.95 = 124,449.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,414.29x = 312,454.95 × 124,449.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,414.29x = 38,884,761,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,884,761,376.08/226,414.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,741.64

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