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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,641.96, 312,773.35 and 124,675.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,641.96, 312,773.35 and 124,675.26 is: 172,055.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,641.96 : 312,773.35 = 124,675.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,641.96/312,773.35 = 124,675.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,641.96x = 312,773.35 × 124,675.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,641.96x = 38,995,098,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,995,098,361.17/226,641.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,055.95

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