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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,211.85, 310,789.63 and 123,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,211.85, 310,789.63 and 123,236.18 is: 170,064.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,211.85 : 310,789.63 = 123,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,211.85/310,789.63 = 123,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,211.85x = 310,789.63 × 123,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,211.85x = 38,300,526,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,300,526,784.81/225,211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,064.44

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