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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,117.36, 310,651.68 and 123,141.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,117.36, 310,651.68 and 123,141.36 is: 169,929.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,117.36 : 310,651.68 = 123,141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,117.36/310,651.68 = 123,141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,117.36x = 310,651.68 × 123,141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,117.36x = 38,254,070,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254,070,361.48/225,117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,929.46

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