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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,852.43, 311,674.23 and 123,875.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,852.43, 311,674.23 and 123,875.82 is: 170,947.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,852.43 : 311,674.23 = 123,875.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,852.43/311,674.23 = 123,875.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,852.43x = 311,674.23 × 123,875.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,852.43x = 38,608,900,814.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,608,900,814.12/225,852.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,947.47

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