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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,057.56, 310,587.72 and 123,089.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,057.56, 310,587.72 and 123,089.96 is: 169,868.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,057.56 : 310,587.72 = 123,089.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,057.56/310,587.72 = 123,089.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,057.56x = 310,587.72 × 123,089.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,057.56x = 38,230,230,031.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,230,230,031.29/225,057.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,868.68

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