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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,655.16, 310,019.98 and 124,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,655.16, 310,019.98 and 124,051 is: 171,188.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,655.16 : 310,019.98 = 124,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,655.16/310,019.98 = 124,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,655.16x = 310,019.98 × 124,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,655.16x = 38,458,288,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,458,288,538.98/224,655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,188.09

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