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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,557.02, 312,656.56 and 124,586.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,557.02, 312,656.56 and 124,586.66 is: 171,933.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,557.02 : 312,656.56 = 124,586.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,557.02/312,656.56 = 124,586.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,557.02x = 312,656.56 × 124,586.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,557.02x = 38,952,836,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,952,836,537.49/226,557.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,933.92

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