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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,733.83, 311,512.60 and 123,757.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,733.83, 311,512.60 and 123,757.09 is: 170,784.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,733.83 : 311,512.60 = 123,757.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,733.83/311,512.60 = 123,757.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,733.83x = 311,512.60 × 123,757.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,733.83x = 38,551,892,874.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,551,892,874.33/225,733.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,784.74

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