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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,220.03, 310,803.67 and 123,245.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,220.03, 310,803.67 and 123,245.51 is: 170,078.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,220.03 : 310,803.67 = 123,245.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,220.03/310,803.67 = 123,245.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,220.03x = 310,803.67 × 123,245.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,220.03x = 38,305,157,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,305,157,343.17/225,220.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,078.82

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