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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,427.32, 311,085.90 and 124,823.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,427.32, 311,085.90 and 124,823.16 is: 172,253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,427.32 : 311,085.90 = 124,823.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,427.32/311,085.90 = 124,823.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,427.32x = 311,085.90 × 124,823.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,427.32x = 38,830,725,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,830,725,069.44/225,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,253.86

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