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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,141.89, 310,696.44 and 124,539.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,141.89, 310,696.44 and 124,539.89 is: 171,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,141.89 : 310,696.44 = 124,539.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,141.89/310,696.44 = 124,539.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,141.89x = 310,696.44 × 124,539.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,141.89x = 38,694,100,460.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,694,100,460.99/225,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,865.40

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