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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,416.14, 312,457.50 and 124,451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,416.14, 312,457.50 and 124,451.02 is: 171,744.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,416.14 : 312,457.50 = 124,451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,416.14/312,457.50 = 124,451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,416.14x = 312,457.50 × 124,451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,416.14x = 38,885,654,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,654,581.65/226,416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,744.19

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