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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,038.52, 310,552.38 and 124,436.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,038.52, 310,552.38 and 124,436.52 is: 171,721.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,038.52 : 310,552.38 = 124,436.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,038.52/310,552.38 = 124,436.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,038.52x = 310,552.38 × 124,436.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,038.52x = 38,644,057,444.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,644,057,444.92/225,038.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,721.97

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