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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,706.16, 310,092.60 and 124,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,706.16, 310,092.60 and 124,102 is: 171,259.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,706.16 : 310,092.60 = 124,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,706.16/310,092.60 = 124,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,706.16x = 310,092.60 × 124,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,706.16x = 38,483,111,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,483,111,845.20/224,706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,259.71

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