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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,416.38, 312,457.84 and 124,451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,416.38, 312,457.84 and 124,451.27 is: 171,744.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,416.38 : 312,457.84 = 124,451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,416.38/312,457.84 = 124,451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,416.38x = 312,457.84 × 124,451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,416.38x = 38,885,775,009.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,885,775,009.46/226,416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,744.53

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