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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,499.79, 312,569.91 and 124,526.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,499.79, 312,569.91 and 124,526.98 is: 171,847.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,499.79 : 312,569.91 = 124,526.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,499.79/312,569.91 = 124,526.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,499.79x = 312,569.91 × 124,526.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,499.79x = 38,923,387,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,923,387,401.28/226,499.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,847.35

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