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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,144.39, 310,699.89 and 124,542.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,144.39, 310,699.89 and 124,542.39 is: 171,868.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,144.39 : 310,699.89 = 124,542.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,144.39/310,699.89 = 124,542.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,144.39x = 310,699.89 × 124,542.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,144.39x = 38,695,306,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,695,306,873.34/225,144.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,868.85

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