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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,068.48, 310,582.32 and 124,460

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,068.48, 310,582.32 and 124,460 is: 171,748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,068.48 : 310,582.32 = 124,460 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,068.48/310,582.32 = 124,460/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,068.48x = 310,582.32 × 124,460
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,068.48x = 38,655,075,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,655,075,547.20/225,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,748.06

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