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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,479.12, 311,164.58 and 123,513.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,479.12, 311,164.58 and 123,513.98 is: 170,451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,479.12 : 311,164.58 = 123,513.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,479.12/311,164.58 = 123,513.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,479.12x = 311,164.58 × 123,513.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,479.12x = 38,433,175,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,433,175,710.83/225,479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,451.15

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