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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,532.83, 312,615.53 and 124,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,532.83, 312,615.53 and 124,560 is: 171,892.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,532.83 : 312,615.53 = 124,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,532.83/312,615.53 = 124,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,532.83x = 312,615.53 × 124,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,532.83x = 38,939,390,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,939,390,416.80/226,532.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,892.92

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