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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,346.71, 310,978.55 and 123,378.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,346.71, 310,978.55 and 123,378.78 is: 170,262.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,346.71 : 310,978.55 = 123,378.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,346.71/310,978.55 = 123,378.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,346.71x = 310,978.55 × 123,378.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,346.71x = 38,368,154,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,368,154,413.62/225,346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,262.77

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