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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,083.57, 310,612.81 and 123,111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,083.57, 310,612.81 and 123,111.96 is: 169,893.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,083.57 : 310,612.81 = 123,111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,083.57/310,612.81 = 123,111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,083.57x = 310,612.81 × 123,111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,083.57x = 38,240,151,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,240,151,840.21/225,083.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,893.13

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