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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,952.41, 311,803.89 and 123,975.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,952.41, 311,803.89 and 123,975.33 is: 171,080.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,952.41 : 311,803.89 = 123,975.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,952.41/311,803.89 = 123,975.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,952.41x = 311,803.89 × 123,975.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,952.41x = 38,655,992,026.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,655,992,026.41/225,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,080.24

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