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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,347.46, 310,979.60 and 123,379.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,347.46, 310,979.60 and 123,379.53 is: 170,263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,347.46 : 310,979.60 = 123,379.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,347.46/310,979.60 = 123,379.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,347.46x = 310,979.60 × 123,379.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,347.46x = 38,368,516,270.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,368,516,270.69/225,347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,263.81

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