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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,980.27, 311,851.92 and 124,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,980.27, 311,851.92 and 124,007.44 is: 171,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,980.27 : 311,851.92 = 124,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,980.27/311,851.92 = 124,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,980.27x = 311,851.92 × 124,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,980.27x = 38,671,956,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,671,956,234.00/225,980.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,129.79

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