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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,196.01, 308,012.72 and 121,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,196.01, 308,012.72 and 121,223.46 is: 167,289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,196.01 : 308,012.72 = 121,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,196.01/308,012.72 = 121,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,196.01x = 308,012.72 × 121,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,196.01x = 37,338,368,099.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,338,368,099.14/223,196.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,289.59

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