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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,991.21, 311,871.69 and 124,026.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,991.21, 311,871.69 and 124,026.15 is: 171,158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,991.21 : 311,871.69 = 124,026.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,991.21/311,871.69 = 124,026.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,991.21x = 311,871.69 × 124,026.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,991.21x = 38,680,245,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,680,245,004.69/225,991.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,158.18

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