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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,462.24, 311,141.52 and 124,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,462.24, 311,141.52 and 124,862.40 is: 172,312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,462.24 : 311,141.52 = 124,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,462.24/311,141.52 = 124,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,462.24x = 311,141.52 × 124,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,462.24x = 38,849,876,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,849,876,926.85/225,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,312.12

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