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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,525.66, 312,606.59 and 124,557.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,525.66, 312,606.59 and 124,557.67 is: 171,890.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,525.66 : 312,606.59 = 124,557.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,525.66/312,606.59 = 124,557.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,525.66x = 312,606.59 × 124,557.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,525.66x = 38,937,549,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,937,549,824.86/226,525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,890.24

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