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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,732.83, 311,511.22 and 123,756.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,732.83, 311,511.22 and 123,756.09 is: 170,783.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,732.83 : 311,511.22 = 123,756.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,732.83/311,511.22 = 123,756.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,732.83x = 311,511.22 × 123,756.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,732.83x = 38,551,411,729.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551,411,729.15/225,732.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,783.37

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