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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,512.36, 312,580.44 and 124,537.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,512.36, 312,580.44 and 124,537.71 is: 171,858.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,512.36 : 312,580.44 = 124,537.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,512.36/312,580.44 = 124,537.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,512.36x = 312,580.44 × 124,537.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,512.36x = 38,928,052,188.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,928,052,188.39/226,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,858.40

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