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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,543.90, 312,638.60 and 124,577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,543.90, 312,638.60 and 124,577.09 is: 171,920.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,543.90 : 312,638.60 = 124,577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,543.90/312,638.60 = 124,577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,543.90x = 312,638.60 × 124,577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,543.90x = 38,947,607,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,947,607,009.67/226,543.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,920.79

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