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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,450, 311,130.78 and 124,848

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,450, 311,130.78 and 124,848 is: 172,295.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,450 : 311,130.78 = 124,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,450/311,130.78 = 124,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,450x = 311,130.78 × 124,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,450x = 38,844,055,621.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,844,055,621.44/225,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,295.66

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