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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,095.60, 310,587 and 124,474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,095.60, 310,587 and 124,474.16 is: 171,749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,095.60 : 310,587 = 124,474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,095.60/310,587 = 124,474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,095.60x = 310,587 × 124,474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,095.60x = 38,660,055,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,660,055,931.92/225,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,749.50

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