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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,471.93, 312,535.24 and 124,501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,471.93, 312,535.24 and 124,501.68 is: 171,814.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,471.93 : 312,535.24 = 124,501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,471.93/312,535.24 = 124,501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,471.93x = 312,535.24 × 124,501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,471.93x = 38,911,162,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,911,162,127.95/226,471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,814.51

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