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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,428.52, 311,091.34 and 124,826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,428.52, 311,091.34 and 124,826.52 is: 172,260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,428.52 : 311,091.34 = 124,826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,428.52/311,091.34 = 124,826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,428.52x = 311,091.34 × 124,826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,428.52x = 38,832,449,374.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832,449,374.34/225,428.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,260.59

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