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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,983.86, 311,856.86 and 124,011.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,983.86, 311,856.86 and 124,011.04 is: 171,134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,983.86 : 311,856.86 = 124,011.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,983.86/311,856.86 = 124,011.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,983.86x = 311,856.86 × 124,011.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,983.86x = 38,673,693,539.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,673,693,539.73/225,983.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,134.76

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