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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,976, 311,846.64 and 124,002.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,976, 311,846.64 and 124,002.04 is: 171,122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,976 : 311,846.64 = 124,002.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,976/311,846.64 = 124,002.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,976x = 311,846.64 × 124,002.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,976x = 38,669,619,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669,619,527.15/225,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,122.68

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