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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220,232.92, 303,942.70 and 123,453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220,232.92, 303,942.70 and 123,453.16 is: 170,377.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220,232.92 : 303,942.70 = 123,453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220,232.92/303,942.70 = 123,453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220,232.92x = 303,942.70 × 123,453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220,232.92x = 37,522,686,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,522,686,773.93/220,232.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,377.28

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