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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,006, 307,708.58 and 126,209.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,006, 307,708.58 and 126,209.40 is: 174,146.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,006 : 307,708.58 = 126,209.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,006/307,708.58 = 126,209.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,006x = 307,708.58 × 126,209.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,006x = 38,835,715,256.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,835,715,256.65/223,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,146.50

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