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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,396.56, 311,056.98 and 124,794.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,396.56, 311,056.98 and 124,794.56 is: 172,221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,396.56 : 311,056.98 = 124,794.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,396.56/311,056.98 = 124,794.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,396.56x = 311,056.98 × 124,794.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,396.56x = 38,818,219,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,818,219,263.69/225,396.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,221.88

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