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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,968.16, 311,825.64 and 123,991.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,968.16, 311,825.64 and 123,991.14 is: 171,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,968.16 : 311,825.64 = 123,991.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,968.16/311,825.64 = 123,991.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,968.16x = 311,825.64 × 123,991.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,968.16x = 38,663,616,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,663,616,584.83/225,968.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,102.06

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