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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,709.16, 310,094.34 and 124,105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,709.16, 310,094.34 and 124,105 is: 171,262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,709.16 : 310,094.34 = 124,105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,709.16/310,094.34 = 124,105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,709.16x = 310,094.34 × 124,105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,709.16x = 38,484,258,065.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,484,258,065.70/224,709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,262.52

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