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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,975.07, 311,844.74 and 124,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,975.07, 311,844.74 and 124,002.24 is: 171,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,975.07 : 311,844.74 = 124,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,975.07/311,844.74 = 124,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,975.07x = 311,844.74 × 124,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,975.07x = 38,669,446,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669,446,292.22/225,975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,122.62

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