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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,235.36, 310,811.92 and 124,627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,235.36, 310,811.92 and 124,627.36 is: 171,978.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,235.36 : 310,811.92 = 124,627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,235.36/310,811.92 = 124,627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,235.36x = 310,811.92 × 124,627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,235.36x = 38,735,669,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,735,669,046.13/225,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,978.63

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