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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,254.98, 309,467.93 and 122,281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,254.98, 309,467.93 and 122,281.25 is: 168,745.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,254.98 : 309,467.93 = 122,281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,254.98/309,467.93 = 122,281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,254.98x = 309,467.93 × 122,281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,254.98x = 37,842,123,156.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,842,123,156.57/224,254.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,745.97

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