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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,981.27, 311,853.30 and 124,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,981.27, 311,853.30 and 124,008.44 is: 171,131.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,981.27 : 311,853.30 = 124,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,981.27/311,853.30 = 124,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,981.27x = 311,853.30 × 124,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,981.27x = 38,672,441,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,672,441,241.85/225,981.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,131.18

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