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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,477.44, 312,542.84 and 124,507.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,477.44, 312,542.84 and 124,507.20 is: 171,822.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,477.44 : 312,542.84 = 124,507.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,477.44/312,542.84 = 124,507.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,477.44x = 312,542.84 × 124,507.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,477.44x = 38,913,833,888.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,913,833,888.45/226,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,822.12

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