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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,282.54, 310,889.08 and 121,916.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,282.54, 310,889.08 and 121,916.53 is: 168,244.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,282.54 : 310,889.08 = 121,916.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,282.54/310,889.08 = 121,916.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,282.54x = 310,889.08 × 121,916.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,282.54x = 37,902,516,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,902,516,766.48/225,282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,244.36

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