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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,581.55, 312,689.51 and 124,617.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,581.55, 312,689.51 and 124,617.46 is: 171,975.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,581.55 : 312,689.51 = 124,617.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,581.55/312,689.51 = 124,617.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,581.55x = 312,689.51 × 124,617.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,581.55x = 38,966,573,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,966,573,734.05/226,581.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,975.93

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