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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,736.12, 311,513.76 and 123,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,736.12, 311,513.76 and 123,767.24 is: 170,797.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,736.12 : 311,513.76 = 123,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,736.12/311,513.76 = 123,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,736.12x = 311,513.76 × 123,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,736.12x = 38,555,198,297.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,555,198,297.22/225,736.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,797.65

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