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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,143.39, 310,698.51 and 124,541.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,143.39, 310,698.51 and 124,541.39 is: 171,867.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,143.39 : 310,698.51 = 124,541.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,143.39/310,698.51 = 124,541.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,143.39x = 310,698.51 × 124,541.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,143.39x = 38,694,824,306.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,694,824,306.33/225,143.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,867.47

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