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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,977.11, 311,867.78 and 124,022.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,977.11, 311,867.78 and 124,022.28 is: 171,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,977.11 : 311,867.78 = 124,022.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,977.11/311,867.78 = 124,022.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,977.11x = 311,867.78 × 124,022.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,977.11x = 38,678,553,134.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,678,553,134.14/225,977.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,161.38

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