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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,164.74, 307,967.41 and 121,190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,164.74, 307,967.41 and 121,190.18 is: 167,242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,164.74 : 307,967.41 = 121,190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,164.74/307,967.41 = 121,190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,164.74x = 307,967.41 × 121,190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,164.74x = 37,322,625,852.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,322,625,852.03/223,164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,242.49

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