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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,535.13, 312,626.50 and 124,568.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,535.13, 312,626.50 and 124,568.34 is: 171,908.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,535.13 : 312,626.50 = 124,568.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,535.13/312,626.50 = 124,568.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,535.13x = 312,626.50 × 124,568.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,535.13x = 38,943,364,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,943,364,145.01/226,535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,908.72

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