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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,544.06, 312,638.82 and 124,577.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,544.06, 312,638.82 and 124,577.30 is: 171,921.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,544.06 : 312,638.82 = 124,577.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,544.06/312,638.82 = 124,577.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,544.06x = 312,638.82 × 124,577.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,544.06x = 38,947,700,070.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,947,700,070.79/226,544.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,921.08

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