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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,845.22, 311,671.89 and 123,874.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,845.22, 311,671.89 and 123,874.86 is: 170,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,845.22 : 311,671.89 = 123,874.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,845.22/311,671.89 = 123,874.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,845.22x = 311,671.89 × 123,874.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,845.22x = 38,608,311,739.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,608,311,739.69/225,845.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,950.32

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