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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,362.73, 310,988.24 and 123,368.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,362.73, 310,988.24 and 123,368.46 is: 170,241.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,362.73 : 310,988.24 = 123,368.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,362.73/310,988.24 = 123,368.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,362.73x = 310,988.24 × 123,368.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,362.73x = 38,366,139,630.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,366,139,630.07/225,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,241.72

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