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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,239.36, 310,817.44 and 124,631.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,239.36, 310,817.44 and 124,631.36 is: 171,984.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,239.36 : 310,817.44 = 124,631.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,239.36/310,817.44 = 124,631.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,239.36x = 310,817.44 × 124,631.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,239.36x = 38,737,600,258.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,737,600,258.92/225,239.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,984.15

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