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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,149.14, 307,944.83 and 121,173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,149.14, 307,944.83 and 121,173.77 is: 167,219.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,149.14 : 307,944.83 = 121,173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,149.14/307,944.83 = 121,173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,149.14x = 307,944.83 × 121,173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,149.14x = 37,314,837,075.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,314,837,075.91/223,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,219.28

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