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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,548.47, 311,256.88 and 123,577.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,548.47, 311,256.88 and 123,577.79 is: 170,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,548.47 : 311,256.88 = 123,577.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,548.47/311,256.88 = 123,577.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,548.47x = 311,256.88 × 123,577.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,548.47x = 38,464,437,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,464,437,821.89/225,548.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,537.35

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