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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,422.68, 311,092.68 and 124,820.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,422.68, 311,092.68 and 124,820.68 is: 172,257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,422.68 : 311,092.68 = 124,820.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,422.68/311,092.68 = 124,820.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,422.68x = 311,092.68 × 124,820.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,422.68x = 38,830,799,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830,799,860.62/225,422.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,257.73

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