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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,598.26, 312,698.98 and 124,623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,598.26, 312,698.98 and 124,623.62 is: 171,976.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,598.26 : 312,698.98 = 124,623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,598.26/312,698.98 = 124,623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,598.26x = 312,698.98 × 124,623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,598.26x = 38,969,678,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,969,678,857.91/226,598.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,976.96

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