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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,583.92, 312,679.55 and 124,609.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,583.92, 312,679.55 and 124,609.37 is: 171,957.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,583.92 : 312,679.55 = 124,609.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,583.92/312,679.55 = 124,609.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,583.92x = 312,679.55 × 124,609.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,583.92x = 38,962,800,485.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,962,800,485.51/226,583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,957.48

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