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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,845.97, 311,676.15 and 123,875.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,845.97, 311,676.15 and 123,875.73 is: 170,953.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,845.97 : 311,676.15 = 123,875.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,845.97/311,676.15 = 123,875.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,845.97x = 311,676.15 × 123,875.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,845.97x = 38,609,109,046.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,609,109,046.46/225,845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,953.28

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