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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,572.39, 312,663.27 and 124,597.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,572.39, 312,663.27 and 124,597.74 is: 171,941.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,572.39 : 312,663.27 = 124,597.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,572.39/312,663.27 = 124,597.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,572.39x = 312,663.27 × 124,597.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,572.39x = 38,957,138,462.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,957,138,462.74/226,572.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,941.24

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