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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,578.99, 312,671.85 and 124,604.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,578.99, 312,671.85 and 124,604.13 is: 171,949.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,578.99 : 312,671.85 = 124,604.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,578.99/312,671.85 = 124,604.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,578.99x = 312,671.85 × 124,604.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,578.99x = 38,960,204,549.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,960,204,549.99/226,578.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,949.77

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