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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,060.48, 310,571.28 and 124,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,060.48, 310,571.28 and 124,452 is: 171,737.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,060.48 : 310,571.28 = 124,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,060.48/310,571.28 = 124,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,060.48x = 310,571.28 × 124,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,060.48x = 38,651,216,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,651,216,938.56/225,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,737.02

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