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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,245.13, 310,838.22 and 123,270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,245.13, 310,838.22 and 123,270.63 is: 170,113.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,245.13 : 310,838.22 = 123,270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,245.13/310,838.22 = 123,270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,245.13x = 310,838.22 × 123,270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,245.13x = 38,317,223,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,317,223,207.48/225,245.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,113.44

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