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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,392.16, 311,041.44 and 124,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,392.16, 311,041.44 and 124,788 is: 172,207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,392.16 : 311,041.44 = 124,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,392.16/311,041.44 = 124,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,392.16x = 311,041.44 × 124,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,392.16x = 38,814,239,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,814,239,214.72/225,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,207.58

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