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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,198.76, 310,778.82 and 124,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,198.76, 310,778.82 and 124,598.44 is: 171,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,198.76 : 310,778.82 = 124,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,198.76/310,778.82 = 124,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,198.76x = 310,778.82 × 124,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,198.76x = 38,722,556,157.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,722,556,157.04/225,198.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,948.35

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