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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,430.52, 311,094.10 and 124,828.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,430.52, 311,094.10 and 124,828.52 is: 172,263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,430.52 : 311,094.10 = 124,828.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,430.52/311,094.10 = 124,828.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,430.52x = 311,094.10 × 124,828.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,430.52x = 38,833,416,083.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,833,416,083.73/225,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,263.35

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