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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,073.48, 310,589.22 and 124,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,073.48, 310,589.22 and 124,465 is: 171,754.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,073.48 : 310,589.22 = 124,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,073.48/310,589.22 = 124,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,073.48x = 310,589.22 × 124,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,073.48x = 38,657,487,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,657,487,267.30/225,073.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,754.96

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