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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,537.70, 312,594.69 and 124,546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,537.70, 312,594.69 and 124,546.34 is: 171,858.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,537.70 : 312,594.69 = 124,546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,537.70/312,594.69 = 124,546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,537.70x = 312,594.69 × 124,546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,537.70x = 38,932,524,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,932,524,542.93/226,537.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,858.92

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