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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,956.41, 311,809.41 and 123,979.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,956.41, 311,809.41 and 123,979.33 is: 171,085.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,956.41 : 311,809.41 = 123,979.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,956.41/311,809.41 = 123,979.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,956.41x = 311,809.41 × 123,979.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,956.41x = 38,657,921,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,657,921,739.50/225,956.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,085.75

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