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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,623.62, 301,701.60 and 123,131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,623.62, 301,701.60 and 123,131.91 is: 169,922.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,623.62 : 301,701.60 = 123,131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,623.62/301,701.60 = 123,131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,623.62x = 301,701.60 × 123,131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,623.62x = 37,149,094,258.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149,094,258.06/218,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,922.60

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