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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,550.94, 312,660.20 and 124,594.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,550.94, 312,660.20 and 124,594.35 is: 171,951.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,550.94 : 312,660.20 = 124,594.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,550.94/312,660.20 = 124,594.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,550.94x = 312,660.20 × 124,594.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,550.94x = 38,955,692,203.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,955,692,203.60/226,550.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,951.14

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