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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,549.06, 312,645.72 and 124,582.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,549.06, 312,645.72 and 124,582.30 is: 171,927.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,549.06 : 312,645.72 = 124,582.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,549.06/312,645.72 = 124,582.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,549.06x = 312,645.72 × 124,582.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,549.06x = 38,950,122,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950,122,882.76/226,549.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,927.98

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