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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,902.55, 311,744.24 and 123,925.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,902.55, 311,744.24 and 123,925.39 is: 171,016.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,902.55 : 311,744.24 = 123,925.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,902.55/311,744.24 = 123,925.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,902.55x = 311,744.24 × 123,925.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,902.55x = 38,633,028,038.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,633,028,038.63/225,902.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,016.35

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