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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,450.50, 311,121.78 and 124,848.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,450.50, 311,121.78 and 124,848.50 is: 172,290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,450.50 : 311,121.78 = 124,848.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,450.50/311,121.78 = 124,848.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,450.50x = 311,121.78 × 124,848.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,450.50x = 38,843,087,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,843,087,550.33/225,450.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,290.98

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