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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,464.78, 312,514.95 and 124,490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,464.78, 312,514.95 and 124,490.44 is: 171,793.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,464.78 : 312,514.95 = 124,490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,464.78/312,514.95 = 124,490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,464.78x = 312,514.95 × 124,490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,464.78x = 38,905,123,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,905,123,632.08/226,464.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,793.26

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