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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,068.88, 310,583.46 and 123,074.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,068.88, 310,583.46 and 123,074.49 is: 169,836.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,068.88 : 310,583.46 = 123,074.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,068.88/310,583.46 = 123,074.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,068.88x = 310,583.46 × 123,074.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,068.88x = 38,224,900,821.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,224,900,821.12/225,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,836.46

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