Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,944.48, 310,411.20 and 124,336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 224,944.48, 310,411.20 and 124,336 is: 171,576.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,944.48 : 310,411.20 = 124,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,944.48/310,411.20 = 124,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,944.48x = 310,411.20 × 124,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,944.48x = 38,595,286,963.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,595,286,963.20/224,944.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 171,576.95
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