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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,398.25, 311,059.31 and 124,796.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,398.25, 311,059.31 and 124,796.25 is: 172,224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,398.25 : 311,059.31 = 124,796.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,398.25/311,059.31 = 124,796.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,398.25x = 311,059.31 × 124,796.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,398.25x = 38,819,034,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,819,034,791.61/225,398.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,224.21

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