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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,664.72, 310,036.52 and 124,062.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,664.72, 310,036.52 and 124,062.16 is: 171,205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,664.72 : 310,036.52 = 124,062.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,664.72/310,036.52 = 124,062.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,664.72x = 310,036.52 × 124,062.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,664.72x = 38,463,800,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,463,800,350.08/224,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,205.34

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