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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,179.10, 334,196.38 and 123,228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,179.10, 334,196.38 and 123,228.34 is: 184,526.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,179.10 : 334,196.38 = 123,228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,179.10/334,196.38 = 123,228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,179.10x = 334,196.38 × 123,228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,179.10x = 41,182,464,459.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,182,464,459.95/223,179.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,526.53

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