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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,455, 311,150.58 and 124,853

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,455, 311,150.58 and 124,853 is: 172,309.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,455 : 311,150.58 = 124,853 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,455/311,150.58 = 124,853/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,455x = 311,150.58 × 124,853
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,455x = 38,848,083,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,848,083,364.74/225,455
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,309.70

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