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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,982.27, 311,854.68 and 124,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,982.27, 311,854.68 and 124,009.44 is: 171,132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,982.27 : 311,854.68 = 124,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,982.27/311,854.68 = 124,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,982.27x = 311,854.68 × 124,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,982.27x = 38,672,924,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,672,924,228.18/225,982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,132.56

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