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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,510.36, 312,577.68 and 124,535.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,510.36, 312,577.68 and 124,535.71 is: 171,855.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,510.36 : 312,577.68 = 124,535.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,510.36/312,577.68 = 124,535.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,510.36x = 312,577.68 × 124,535.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,510.36x = 38,927,084,166.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,927,084,166.68/226,510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,855.65

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