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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,168.52, 307,974.96 and 122,566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,168.52, 307,974.96 and 122,566.52 is: 169,143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,168.52 : 307,974.96 = 122,566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,168.52/307,974.96 = 122,566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,168.52x = 307,974.96 × 122,566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,168.52x = 37,747,419,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,747,419,094.34/223,168.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,143.12

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