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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,558.72, 311,245.92 and 124,931.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,558.72, 311,245.92 and 124,931.52 is: 172,391.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,558.72 : 311,245.92 = 124,931.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,558.72/311,245.92 = 124,931.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,558.72x = 311,245.92 × 124,931.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,558.72x = 38,884,425,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,884,425,879.40/225,558.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,391.59

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