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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,502.41, 312,573.52 and 124,529.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,502.41, 312,573.52 and 124,529.60 is: 171,850.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,502.41 : 312,573.52 = 124,529.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,502.41/312,573.52 = 124,529.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,502.41x = 312,573.52 × 124,529.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,502.41x = 38,924,655,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,924,655,416.19/226,502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,850.95

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