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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,701.18, 311,465.46 and 123,732.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,701.18, 311,465.46 and 123,732.26 is: 170,749.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,701.18 : 311,465.46 = 123,732.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,701.18/311,465.46 = 123,732.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,701.18x = 311,465.46 × 123,732.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,701.18x = 38,538,325,277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,538,325,277.74/225,701.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,749.33

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