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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,541.88, 312,621.52 and 124,567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,541.88, 312,621.52 and 124,567.54 is: 171,899.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,541.88 : 312,621.52 = 124,567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,541.88/312,621.52 = 124,567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,541.88x = 312,621.52 × 124,567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,541.88x = 38,942,493,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,942,493,697.46/226,541.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,899.76

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