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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,675.62, 312,800.00 and 124,684.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,675.62, 312,800.00 and 124,684.61 is: 172,057.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,675.62 : 312,800.00 = 124,684.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,675.62/312,800.00 = 124,684.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,675.62x = 312,800.00 × 124,684.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,675.62x = 39,001,345,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,001,345,384.58/226,675.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,057.97

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