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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,245.08, 310,838.16 and 123,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,245.08, 310,838.16 and 123,270.60 is: 170,113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,245.08 : 310,838.16 = 123,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,245.08/310,838.16 = 123,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,245.08x = 310,838.16 × 123,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,245.08x = 38,317,206,486.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,317,206,486.10/225,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,113.40

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