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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,633.94, 312,762.51 and 124,666.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,633.94, 312,762.51 and 124,666.98 is: 172,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,633.94 : 312,762.51 = 124,666.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,633.94/312,762.51 = 124,666.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,633.94x = 312,762.51 × 124,666.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,633.94x = 38,991,157,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,991,157,578.92/226,633.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,044.66

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