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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,562.15, 312,660.83 and 124,581.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,562.15, 312,660.83 and 124,581.13 is: 171,924.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,562.15 : 312,660.83 = 124,581.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,562.15/312,660.83 = 124,581.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,562.15x = 312,660.83 × 124,581.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,562.15x = 38,951,639,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,951,639,508.14/226,562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,924.74

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