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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,608.26, 312,727.03 and 124,638.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,608.26, 312,727.03 and 124,638.01 is: 172,004.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,608.26 : 312,727.03 = 124,638.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,608.26/312,727.03 = 124,638.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,608.26x = 312,727.03 × 124,638.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,608.26x = 38,977,673,599.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,977,673,599.00/226,608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,004.65

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