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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,577.97, 312,681.20 and 124,607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,577.97, 312,681.20 and 124,607.88 is: 171,960.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,577.97 : 312,681.20 = 124,607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,577.97/312,681.20 = 124,607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,577.97x = 312,681.20 × 124,607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,577.97x = 38,962,540,824.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,962,540,824.82/226,577.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,960.85

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