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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,896.69, 338,844.50 and 124,689.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,896.69, 338,844.50 and 124,689.89 is: 187,034.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,896.69 : 338,844.50 = 124,689.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,896.69/338,844.50 = 124,689.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,896.69x = 338,844.50 × 124,689.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,896.69x = 42,250,484,123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,250,484,123.35/225,896.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,034.54

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