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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,171.41, 468,067.50 and 122,404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,171.41, 468,067.50 and 122,404.42 is: 183,532.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,171.41 : 468,067.50 = 122,404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,171.41/468,067.50 = 122,404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,171.41x = 468,067.50 × 122,404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,171.41x = 57,293,531,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,293,531,443.43/312,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,532.28

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