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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,543.19, 312,630.80 and 124,575.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,543.19, 312,630.80 and 124,575.26 is: 171,914.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,543.19 : 312,630.80 = 124,575.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,543.19/312,630.80 = 124,575.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,543.19x = 312,630.80 × 124,575.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,543.19x = 38,946,061,007.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,946,061,007.98/226,543.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,914.51

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