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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,577.25, 312,676.61 and 124,604.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,577.25, 312,676.61 and 124,604.55 is: 171,954.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,577.25 : 312,676.61 = 124,604.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,577.25/312,676.61 = 124,604.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,577.25x = 312,676.61 × 124,604.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,577.25x = 38,960,927,661.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,960,927,661.55/226,577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,954.28

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