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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,605.27, 312,708.99 and 124,630.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,605.27, 312,708.99 and 124,630.77 is: 171,987.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,605.27 : 312,708.99 = 124,630.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,605.27/312,708.99 = 124,630.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,605.27x = 312,708.99 × 124,630.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,605.27x = 38,973,162,209.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,973,162,209.62/226,605.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,987.01

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