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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,425.52, 311,087.20 and 124,823.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,425.52, 311,087.20 and 124,823.52 is: 172,256.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,425.52 : 311,087.20 = 124,823.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,425.52/311,087.20 = 124,823.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,425.52x = 311,087.20 × 124,823.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,425.52x = 38,830,999,330.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830,999,330.94/225,425.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,256.45

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