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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,316.24, 310,936.39 and 123,341.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,316.24, 310,936.39 and 123,341.77 is: 170,211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,316.24 : 310,936.39 = 123,341.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,316.24/310,936.39 = 123,341.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,316.24x = 310,936.39 × 123,341.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,316.24x = 38,351,444,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,351,444,391.66/225,316.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,211.63

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