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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,536.26, 312,628.05 and 124,569.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,536.26, 312,628.05 and 124,569.47 is: 171,910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,536.26 : 312,628.05 = 124,569.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,536.26/312,628.05 = 124,569.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,536.26x = 312,628.05 × 124,569.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,536.26x = 38,943,908,932.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,943,908,932.49/226,536.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,910.27

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