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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,530.91, 312,606.03 and 124,556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,530.91, 312,606.03 and 124,556.28 is: 171,884.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,530.91 : 312,606.03 = 124,556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,530.91/312,606.03 = 124,556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,530.91x = 312,606.03 × 124,556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,530.91x = 38,937,044,202.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,937,044,202.37/226,530.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,884.02

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