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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,417.52, 311,076.16 and 124,815.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,417.52, 311,076.16 and 124,815.52 is: 172,245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,417.52 : 311,076.16 = 124,815.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,417.52/311,076.16 = 124,815.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,417.52x = 311,076.16 × 124,815.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,417.52x = 38,827,132,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,827,132,670.00/225,417.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,245.41

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