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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,858.56, 311,682.68 and 123,881.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,858.56, 311,682.68 and 123,881.99 is: 170,955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,858.56 : 311,682.68 = 123,881.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,858.56/311,682.68 = 123,881.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,858.56x = 311,682.68 × 123,881.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,858.56x = 38,611,868,469.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,611,868,469.11/225,858.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,955.97

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