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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226,677.03, 312,801.95 and 124,686.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226,677.03, 312,801.95 and 124,686.03 is: 172,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,677.03 : 312,801.95 = 124,686.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,677.03/312,801.95 = 124,686.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,677.03x = 312,801.95 × 124,686.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,677.03x = 39,002,032,698.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,002,032,698.33/226,677.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,059.92

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