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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,972, 310,467.84 and 124,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,972, 310,467.84 and 124,376.48 is: 171,643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,972 : 310,467.84 = 124,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,972/310,467.84 = 124,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,972x = 310,467.84 × 124,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,972x = 38,614,897,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,614,897,092.40/224,972
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,643.12

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