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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,499.54, 312,569.56 and 124,526.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,499.54, 312,569.56 and 124,526.73 is: 171,847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,499.54 : 312,569.56 = 124,526.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,499.54/312,569.56 = 124,526.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,499.54x = 312,569.56 × 124,526.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,499.54x = 38,923,266,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,923,266,246.25/226,499.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,847.00

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