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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,410.85, 311,067.50 and 123,442.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,410.85, 311,067.50 and 123,442.99 is: 170,351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,410.85 : 311,067.50 = 123,442.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,410.85/311,067.50 = 123,442.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,410.85x = 311,067.50 × 123,442.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,410.85x = 38,399,100,896.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,399,100,896.94/225,410.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,351.61

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