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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,059.68, 310,578.60 and 124,457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,059.68, 310,578.60 and 124,457.68 is: 171,749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,059.68 : 310,578.60 = 124,457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,059.68/310,578.60 = 124,457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,059.68x = 310,578.60 × 124,457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,059.68x = 38,653,892,013.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,653,892,013.65/225,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,749.52

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