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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,346.91, 310,978.80 and 123,378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,346.91, 310,978.80 and 123,378.84 is: 170,262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,346.91 : 310,978.80 = 123,378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,346.91/310,978.80 = 123,378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,346.91x = 310,978.80 × 123,378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,346.91x = 38,368,203,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,368,203,608.59/225,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,262.84

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