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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,070.48, 310,585.08 and 124,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,070.48, 310,585.08 and 124,462 is: 171,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,070.48 : 310,585.08 = 124,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,070.48/310,585.08 = 124,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,070.48x = 310,585.08 × 124,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,070.48x = 38,656,040,226.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,656,040,226.96/225,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,750.82

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