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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,563.96, 312,623.66 and 124,593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,563.96, 312,623.66 and 124,593.56 is: 171,920.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,563.96 : 312,623.66 = 124,593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,563.96/312,623.66 = 124,593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,563.96x = 312,623.66 × 124,593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,563.96x = 38,950,894,739.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,950,894,739.63/226,563.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,920.08

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