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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,475.94, 312,540.77 and 124,505.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,475.94, 312,540.77 and 124,505.68 is: 171,820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,475.94 : 312,540.77 = 124,505.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,475.94/312,540.77 = 124,505.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,475.94x = 312,540.77 × 124,505.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,475.94x = 38,913,101,096.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,913,101,096.57/226,475.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,820.02

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