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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,582.43, 312,676.58 and 124,607.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,582.43, 312,676.58 and 124,607.57 is: 171,954.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,582.43 : 312,676.58 = 124,607.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,582.43/312,676.58 = 124,607.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,582.43x = 312,676.58 × 124,607.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,582.43x = 38,961,867,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,961,867,577.85/226,582.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,954.50

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