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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,512.23, 312,580.27 and 124,537.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,512.23, 312,580.27 and 124,537.59 is: 171,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,512.23 : 312,580.27 = 124,537.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,512.23/312,580.27 = 124,537.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,512.23x = 312,580.27 × 124,537.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,512.23x = 38,927,993,196.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,927,993,196.01/226,512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,858.24

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