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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,688.12, 310,069.74 and 122,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,688.12, 310,069.74 and 122,715 is: 169,346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,688.12 : 310,069.74 = 122,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,688.12/310,069.74 = 122,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,688.12x = 310,069.74 × 122,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,688.12x = 38,050,208,144.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,050,208,144.10/224,688.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,346.77

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