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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,240.36, 310,818.82 and 124,632.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,240.36, 310,818.82 and 124,632.36 is: 171,985.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,240.36 : 310,818.82 = 124,632.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,240.36/310,818.82 = 124,632.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,240.36x = 310,818.82 × 124,632.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,240.36x = 38,738,083,069.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,738,083,069.02/225,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,985.53

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