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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,694.14, 311,453.46 and 123,719.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,694.14, 311,453.46 and 123,719.82 is: 170,730.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,694.14 : 311,453.46 = 123,719.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,694.14/311,453.46 = 123,719.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,694.14x = 311,453.46 × 123,719.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,694.14x = 38,532,966,009.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,532,966,009.58/225,694.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,730.91

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