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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,852.93, 311,674.92 and 123,876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,852.93, 311,674.92 and 123,876.30 is: 170,948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,852.93 : 311,674.92 = 123,876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,852.93/311,674.92 = 123,876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,852.93x = 311,674.92 × 123,876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,852.93x = 38,609,135,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,609,135,892.40/225,852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,948.13

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