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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225,970.92, 311,829.30 and 123,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225,970.92, 311,829.30 and 123,994.08 is: 171,106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225,970.92 : 311,829.30 = 123,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225,970.92/311,829.30 = 123,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225,970.92x = 311,829.30 × 123,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225,970.92x = 38,664,987,170.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664,987,170.54/225,970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,106.03

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