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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,533.38, 312,624.09 and 124,566.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,533.38, 312,624.09 and 124,566.59 is: 171,906.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,533.38 : 312,624.09 = 124,566.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,533.38/312,624.09 = 124,566.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,533.38x = 312,624.09 × 124,566.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,533.38x = 38,942,516,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,942,516,220.32/226,533.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,906.31

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