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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,477.06, 312,542.32 and 124,506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,477.06, 312,542.32 and 124,506.81 is: 171,821.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,477.06 : 312,542.32 = 124,506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,477.06/312,542.32 = 124,506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,477.06x = 312,542.32 × 124,506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,477.06x = 38,913,647,253.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,913,647,253.20/226,477.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,821.58

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