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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,391.76, 311,045.40 and 123,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,391.76, 311,045.40 and 123,421.52 is: 170,324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,391.76 : 311,045.40 = 123,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,391.76/311,045.40 = 123,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,391.76x = 311,045.40 × 123,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,391.76x = 38,389,696,057.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,389,696,057.01/225,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,324.31

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