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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,503.62, 312,577.08 and 124,529.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,503.62, 312,577.08 and 124,529.79 is: 171,852.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,503.62 : 312,577.08 = 124,529.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,503.62/312,577.08 = 124,529.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,503.62x = 312,577.08 × 124,529.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,503.62x = 38,925,158,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,925,158,131.21/226,503.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,852.26

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