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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,573.58, 312,663.36 and 124,598.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,573.58, 312,663.36 and 124,598.18 is: 171,940.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,573.58 : 312,663.36 = 124,598.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,573.58/312,663.36 = 124,598.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,573.58x = 312,663.36 × 124,598.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,573.58x = 38,957,285,608.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,957,285,608.68/226,573.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,940.99

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