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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,151.40, 334,394.82 and 123,340.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,151.40, 334,394.82 and 123,340.32 is: 184,826.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,151.40 : 334,394.82 = 123,340.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,151.40/334,394.82 = 123,340.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,151.40x = 334,394.82 × 123,340.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,151.40x = 41,244,364,105.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,244,364,105.14/223,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,826.82

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