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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,425.50, 311,096.91 and 124,823.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,425.50, 311,096.91 and 124,823.50 is: 172,261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,425.50 : 311,096.91 = 124,823.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,425.50/311,096.91 = 124,823.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,425.50x = 311,096.91 × 124,823.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,425.50x = 38,832,205,145.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832,205,145.39/225,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,261.81

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