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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,498.61, 312,570.18 and 124,524.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,498.61, 312,570.18 and 124,524.79 is: 171,845.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,498.61 : 312,570.18 = 124,524.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,498.61/312,570.18 = 124,524.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,498.61x = 312,570.18 × 124,524.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,498.61x = 38,922,736,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,922,736,024.76/226,498.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,845.36

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