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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,579.08, 312,670.95 and 124,603.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,579.08, 312,670.95 and 124,603.68 is: 171,948.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,579.08 : 312,670.95 = 124,603.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,579.08/312,670.95 = 124,603.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,579.08x = 312,670.95 × 124,603.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,579.08x = 38,959,950,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,959,950,999.10/226,579.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,948.58

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