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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,594.89, 312,694.34 and 124,620.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,594.89, 312,694.34 and 124,620.24 is: 171,972.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,594.89 : 312,694.34 = 124,620.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,594.89/312,694.34 = 124,620.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,594.89x = 312,694.34 × 124,620.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,594.89x = 38,968,043,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,968,043,697.44/226,594.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,972.30

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