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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,118.72, 310,660 and 124,516.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,118.72, 310,660 and 124,516.64 is: 171,830.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,118.72 : 310,660 = 124,516.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,118.72/310,660 = 124,516.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,118.72x = 310,660 × 124,516.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,118.72x = 38,682,339,382.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,682,339,382.40/225,118.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,830.84

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