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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,515.39, 312,594.80 and 124,545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,515.39, 312,594.80 and 124,545.27 is: 171,874.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,515.39 : 312,594.80 = 124,545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,515.39/312,594.80 = 124,545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,515.39x = 312,594.80 × 124,545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,515.39x = 38,932,203,143.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,932,203,143.87/226,515.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,874.43

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