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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,976.18, 311,846.26 and 124,003.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,976.18, 311,846.26 and 124,003.35 is: 171,124.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,976.18 : 311,846.26 = 124,003.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,976.18/311,846.26 = 124,003.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,976.18x = 311,846.26 × 124,003.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,976.18x = 38,669,979,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,669,979,675.75/225,976.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,124.14

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