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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,845.48, 310,274.58 and 124,237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,845.48, 310,274.58 and 124,237 is: 171,440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,845.48 : 310,274.58 = 124,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,845.48/310,274.58 = 124,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,845.48x = 310,274.58 × 124,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,845.48x = 38,547,582,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,547,582,995.46/224,845.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,440.33

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