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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,805.76, 311,616.23 and 123,825.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,805.76, 311,616.23 and 123,825.15 is: 170,881.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,805.76 : 311,616.23 = 123,825.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,805.76/311,616.23 = 123,825.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,805.76x = 311,616.23 × 123,825.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,805.76x = 38,585,926,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,585,926,541.66/225,805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,881.06

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