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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,389.12, 311,047.46 and 124,789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,389.12, 311,047.46 and 124,789.28 is: 172,215.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,389.12 : 311,047.46 = 124,789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,389.12/311,047.46 = 124,789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,389.12x = 311,047.46 × 124,789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,389.12x = 38,815,388,579.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,815,388,579.23/225,389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,215.01

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