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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,771.11, 311,567.64 and 123,805.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,771.11, 311,567.64 and 123,805.88 is: 170,854.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,771.11 : 311,567.64 = 123,805.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,771.11/311,567.64 = 123,805.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,771.11x = 311,567.64 × 123,805.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,771.11x = 38,573,903,827.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,573,903,827.61/225,771.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,854.03

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