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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,429.52, 311,092.72 and 124,827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,429.52, 311,092.72 and 124,827.52 is: 172,261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,429.52 : 311,092.72 = 124,827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,429.52/311,092.72 = 124,827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,429.52x = 311,092.72 × 124,827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,429.52x = 38,832,932,727.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832,932,727.65/225,429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,261.97

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