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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,063.36, 310,592.88 and 123,098.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,063.36, 310,592.88 and 123,098.40 is: 169,878.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,063.36 : 310,592.88 = 123,098.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,063.36/310,592.88 = 123,098.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,063.36x = 310,592.88 × 123,098.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,063.36x = 38,233,486,579.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,233,486,579.39/225,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,878.77

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