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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,184.30, 310,752.03 and 124,583.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,184.30, 310,752.03 and 124,583.02 is: 171,923.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,184.30 : 310,752.03 = 124,583.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,184.30/310,752.03 = 124,583.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,184.30x = 310,752.03 × 124,583.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,184.30x = 38,714,426,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,714,426,368.53/225,184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,923.29

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