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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,444.74, 312,498.99 and 124,475.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,444.74, 312,498.99 and 124,475.46 is: 171,779.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,444.74 : 312,498.99 = 124,475.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,444.74/312,498.99 = 124,475.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,444.74x = 312,498.99 × 124,475.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,444.74x = 38,898,455,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,898,455,529.79/226,444.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,779.02

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