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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,551.03, 312,660.34 and 124,594.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,551.03, 312,660.34 and 124,594.45 is: 171,951.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,551.03 : 312,660.34 = 124,594.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,551.03/312,660.34 = 124,594.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,551.03x = 312,660.34 × 124,594.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,551.03x = 38,955,743,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,955,743,764.69/226,551.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,951.30

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