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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,675.37, 312,799.65 and 124,684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,675.37, 312,799.65 and 124,684.36 is: 172,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,675.37 : 312,799.65 = 124,684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,675.37/312,799.65 = 124,684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,675.37x = 312,799.65 × 124,684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,675.37x = 39,001,224,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,001,224,149.33/226,675.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,057.62

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