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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,544.23, 311,251.29 and 122,178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,544.23, 311,251.29 and 122,178.67 is: 168,606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,544.23 : 311,251.29 = 122,178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,544.23/311,251.29 = 122,178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,544.23x = 311,251.29 × 122,178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,544.23x = 38,028,268,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,028,268,578.88/225,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,606.70

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