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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,427.50, 311,090.04 and 124,825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,427.50, 311,090.04 and 124,825.50 is: 172,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,427.50 : 311,090.04 = 124,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,427.50/311,090.04 = 124,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,427.50x = 311,090.04 × 124,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,427.50x = 38,831,969,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,831,969,788.02/225,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,259.24

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