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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,046.02, 310,562.73 and 124,444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,046.02, 310,562.73 and 124,444.02 is: 171,732.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,046.02 : 310,562.73 = 124,444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,046.02/310,562.73 = 124,444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,046.02x = 310,562.73 × 124,444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,046.02x = 38,647,674,583.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,647,674,583.37/225,046.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,732.32

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