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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,237.36, 310,814.68 and 124,629.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,237.36, 310,814.68 and 124,629.36 is: 171,981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,237.36 : 310,814.68 = 124,629.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,237.36/310,814.68 = 124,629.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,237.36x = 310,814.68 × 124,629.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,237.36x = 38,736,634,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,736,634,647.00/225,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,981.39

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