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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,433.68, 311,107.86 and 124,831.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,433.68, 311,107.86 and 124,831.68 is: 172,272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,433.68 : 311,107.86 = 124,831.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,433.68/311,107.86 = 124,831.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,433.68x = 311,107.86 × 124,831.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,433.68x = 38,836,116,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,836,116,825.00/225,433.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,272.91

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