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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,750.70, 311,538.96 and 123,775.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,750.70, 311,538.96 and 123,775.93 is: 170,812.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,750.70 : 311,538.96 = 123,775.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,750.70/311,538.96 = 123,775.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,750.70x = 311,538.96 × 123,775.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,750.70x = 38,561,024,505.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,561,024,505.23/225,750.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,812.42

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