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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,544.58, 312,623.37 and 124,569.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,544.58, 312,623.37 and 124,569.18 is: 171,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,544.58 : 312,623.37 = 124,569.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,544.58/312,623.37 = 124,569.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,544.58x = 312,623.37 × 124,569.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,544.58x = 38,943,236,849.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,943,236,849.74/226,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,900.99

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