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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,107.65, 307,886.84 and 121,131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,107.65, 307,886.84 and 121,131.11 is: 167,159.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,107.65 : 307,886.84 = 121,131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,107.65/307,886.84 = 121,131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,107.65x = 307,886.84 × 121,131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,107.65x = 37,294,672,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,294,672,538.50/223,107.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,159.99

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