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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,575.61, 312,682.37 and 124,608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,575.61, 312,682.37 and 124,608.96 is: 171,964.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,575.61 : 312,682.37 = 124,608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,575.61/312,682.37 = 124,608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,575.61x = 312,682.37 × 124,608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,575.61x = 38,963,025,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,963,025,232.14/226,575.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,964.78

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