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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,222.24, 303,931.90 and 123,452.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,222.24, 303,931.90 and 123,452.23 is: 170,378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,222.24 : 303,931.90 = 123,452.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,222.24/303,931.90 = 123,452.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,222.24x = 303,931.90 × 123,452.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,222.24x = 37,521,068,686.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,521,068,686.22/220,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,378.20

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