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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,508.01, 311,189.90 and 123,533.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,508.01, 311,189.90 and 123,533.91 is: 170,470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,508.01 : 311,189.90 = 123,533.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,508.01/311,189.90 = 123,533.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,508.01x = 311,189.90 × 123,533.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,508.01x = 38,442,504,481.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,442,504,481.84/225,508.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,470.69

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