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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,948.48, 310,416.72 and 124,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,948.48, 310,416.72 and 124,340 is: 171,582.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,948.48 : 310,416.72 = 124,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,948.48/310,416.72 = 124,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,948.48x = 310,416.72 × 124,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,948.48x = 38,597,214,964.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,597,214,964.80/224,948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,582.47

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