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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,177.24, 307,984.58 and 122,575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,177.24, 307,984.58 and 122,575.24 is: 169,153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,177.24 : 307,984.58 = 122,575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,177.24/307,984.58 = 122,575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,177.24x = 307,984.58 × 122,575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,177.24x = 37,751,283,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,751,283,809.80/223,177.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,153.83

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