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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,318.42, 310,934.61 and 123,341.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,318.42, 310,934.61 and 123,341.22 is: 170,208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,318.42 : 310,934.61 = 123,341.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,318.42/310,934.61 = 123,341.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,318.42x = 310,934.61 × 123,341.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,318.42x = 38,351,054,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,351,054,137.62/225,318.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,208.25

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