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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,522.28, 312,601.55 and 124,554.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,522.28, 312,601.55 and 124,554.15 is: 171,885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,522.28 : 312,601.55 = 124,554.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,522.28/312,601.55 = 124,554.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,522.28x = 312,601.55 × 124,554.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,522.28x = 38,935,821,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,935,821,832.57/226,522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,885.17

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