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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,473.94, 312,538.01 and 124,503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,473.94, 312,538.01 and 124,503.68 is: 171,817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,473.94 : 312,538.01 = 124,503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,473.94/312,538.01 = 124,503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,473.94x = 312,538.01 × 124,503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,473.94x = 38,912,131,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,912,131,762.36/226,473.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,817.26

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