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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,417.38, 312,459.22 and 124,452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,417.38, 312,459.22 and 124,452.27 is: 171,745.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,417.38 : 312,459.22 = 124,452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,417.38/312,459.22 = 124,452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,417.38x = 312,459.22 × 124,452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,417.38x = 38,886,259,211.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,886,259,211.43/226,417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,745.91

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