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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,602.99, 312,705.87 and 124,628.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,602.99, 312,705.87 and 124,628.47 is: 171,983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,602.99 : 312,705.87 = 124,628.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,602.99/312,705.87 = 124,628.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,602.99x = 312,705.87 × 124,628.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,602.99x = 38,972,055,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,972,055,042.30/226,602.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,983.85

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