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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,432.17, 312,476.66 and 124,457.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,432.17, 312,476.66 and 124,457.63 is: 171,751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,432.17 : 312,476.66 = 124,457.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,432.17/312,476.66 = 124,457.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,432.17x = 312,476.66 × 124,457.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,432.17x = 38,890,102,349.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,890,102,349.24/226,432.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,751.67

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