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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,987, 311,861.22 and 124,014.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,987, 311,861.22 and 124,014.18 is: 171,139.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,987 : 311,861.22 = 124,014.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,987/311,861.22 = 124,014.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,987x = 311,861.22 × 124,014.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,987x = 38,675,213,472.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,675,213,472.10/225,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,139.11

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