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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,941, 310,419.12 and 124,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,941, 310,419.12 and 124,339 is: 171,588.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,941 : 310,419.12 = 124,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,941/310,419.12 = 124,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,941x = 310,419.12 × 124,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,941x = 38,597,202,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,597,202,961.68/224,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,588.12

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