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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,499.64, 312,573 and 124,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,499.64, 312,573 and 124,529.52 is: 171,852.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,499.64 : 312,573 = 124,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,499.64/312,573 = 124,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,499.64x = 312,573 × 124,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,499.64x = 38,924,565,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,924,565,654.96/226,499.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,852.66

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