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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,793.28, 311,594.64 and 122,427.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,793.28, 311,594.64 and 122,427.56 is: 168,949.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,793.28 : 311,594.64 = 122,427.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,793.28/311,594.64 = 122,427.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,793.28x = 311,594.64 × 122,427.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,793.28x = 38,147,771,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,147,771,484.28/225,793.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,949.99

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