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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,373.92, 311,001.84 and 124,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,373.92, 311,001.84 and 124,764 is: 172,166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,373.92 : 311,001.84 = 124,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,373.92/311,001.84 = 124,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,373.92x = 311,001.84 × 124,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,373.92x = 38,801,833,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,801,833,565.76/225,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,166.48

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