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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,907, 303,445.92 and 123,116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,907, 303,445.92 and 123,116.14 is: 169,885.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,907 : 303,445.92 = 123,116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,907/303,445.92 = 123,116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,907x = 303,445.92 × 123,116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,907x = 37,359,090,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,359,090,369.15/219,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,885.86

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