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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,210.54, 310,785.75 and 123,235.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,210.54, 310,785.75 and 123,235.59 is: 170,062.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,210.54 : 310,785.75 = 123,235.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,210.54/310,785.75 = 123,235.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,210.54x = 310,785.75 × 123,235.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,210.54x = 38,299,865,264.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,299,865,264.84/225,210.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,062.49

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