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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,638.94, 312,769.41 and 124,671.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,638.94, 312,769.41 and 124,671.98 is: 172,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,638.94 : 312,769.41 = 124,671.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,638.94/312,769.41 = 124,671.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,638.94x = 312,769.41 × 124,671.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,638.94x = 38,993,581,628.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,993,581,628.13/226,638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,051.55

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