Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,404.16, 311,058 and 124,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 225,404.16, 311,058 and 124,800 is: 172,224.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,404.16 : 311,058 = 124,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,404.16/311,058 = 124,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,404.16x = 311,058 × 124,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,404.16x = 38,820,038,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 38,820,038,400/225,404.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 172,224.14
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