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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,977.02, 311,847.43 and 124,004.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,977.02, 311,847.43 and 124,004.19 is: 171,125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,977.02 : 311,847.43 = 124,004.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,977.02/311,847.43 = 124,004.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,977.02x = 311,847.43 × 124,004.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,977.02x = 38,670,387,960.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,670,387,960.73/225,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,125.31

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