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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,516.54, 312,596.68 and 124,546.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,516.54, 312,596.68 and 124,546.18 is: 171,875.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,516.54 : 312,596.68 = 124,546.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,516.54/312,596.68 = 124,546.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,516.54x = 312,596.68 × 124,546.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,516.54x = 38,932,722,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,932,722,374.68/226,516.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,875.85

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