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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,172, 307,902.44 and 126,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,172, 307,902.44 and 126,362.64 is: 174,338.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,172 : 307,902.44 = 126,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,172/307,902.44 = 126,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,172x = 307,902.44 × 126,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,172x = 38,907,365,180.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,907,365,180.84/223,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,338.02

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