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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,938.22, 311,797.92 and 123,961.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,938.22, 311,797.92 and 123,961.83 is: 171,069.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,938.22 : 311,797.92 = 123,961.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,938.22/311,797.92 = 123,961.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,938.22x = 311,797.92 × 123,961.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,938.22x = 38,651,040,753.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,651,040,753.39/225,938.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,069.07

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