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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,977.30, 311,847.82 and 124,004.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,977.30, 311,847.82 and 124,004.47 is: 171,125.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,977.30 : 311,847.82 = 124,004.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,977.30/311,847.82 = 124,004.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,977.30x = 311,847.82 × 124,004.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,977.30x = 38,670,523,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,670,523,639.76/225,977.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,125.70

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