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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,623.70, 312,741.33 and 124,659.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,623.70, 312,741.33 and 124,659.61 is: 172,030.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,623.70 : 312,741.33 = 124,659.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,623.70/312,741.33 = 124,659.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,623.70x = 312,741.33 × 124,659.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,623.70x = 38,986,210,664.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,986,210,664.97/226,623.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,030.60

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