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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,115.89, 310,660.56 and 124,513.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,115.89, 310,660.56 and 124,513.89 is: 171,829.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,115.89 : 310,660.56 = 124,513.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,115.89/310,660.56 = 124,513.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,115.89x = 310,660.56 × 124,513.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,115.89x = 38,681,554,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,681,554,795.18/225,115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,829.52

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