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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,541.20, 312,628.02 and 124,573.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,541.20, 312,628.02 and 124,573.24 is: 171,911.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,541.20 : 312,628.02 = 124,573.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,541.20/312,628.02 = 124,573.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,541.20x = 312,628.02 × 124,573.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,541.20x = 38,945,085,366.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,945,085,366.18/226,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,911.71

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