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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,533.56, 312,609.70 and 124,558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,533.56, 312,609.70 and 124,558.91 is: 171,887.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,533.56 : 312,609.70 = 124,558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,533.56/312,609.70 = 124,558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,533.56x = 312,609.70 × 124,558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,533.56x = 38,938,325,361.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,938,325,361.12/226,533.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,887.67

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