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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,200.26, 310,786.08 and 124,598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,200.26, 310,786.08 and 124,598.26 is: 171,950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,200.26 : 310,786.08 = 124,598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,200.26/310,786.08 = 124,598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,200.26x = 310,786.08 × 124,598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,200.26x = 38,723,404,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,723,404,800.22/225,200.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,950.98

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