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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,540.48, 311,246.11 and 122,174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,540.48, 311,246.11 and 122,174.92 is: 168,601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,540.48 : 311,246.11 = 122,174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,540.48/311,246.11 = 122,174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,540.48x = 311,246.11 × 122,174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,540.48x = 38,026,467,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,026,467,879.10/225,540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,601.52

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