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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,623.08, 309,979.94 and 124,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,623.08, 309,979.94 and 124,021.16 is: 171,149.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,623.08 : 309,979.94 = 124,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,623.08/309,979.94 = 124,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,623.08x = 309,979.94 × 124,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,623.08x = 38,444,071,735.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,444,071,735.53/224,623.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,149.25

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