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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,611.02, 312,730.80 and 124,640.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,611.02, 312,730.80 and 124,640.75 is: 172,008.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,611.02 : 312,730.80 = 124,640.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,611.02/312,730.80 = 124,640.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,611.02x = 312,730.80 × 124,640.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,611.02x = 38,979,001,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,979,001,460.10/226,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,008.41

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