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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,197.31, 308,014.52 and 121,224.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,197.31, 308,014.52 and 121,224.77 is: 167,291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,197.31 : 308,014.52 = 121,224.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,197.31/308,014.52 = 121,224.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,197.31x = 308,014.52 × 121,224.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,197.31x = 37,338,988,352.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,338,988,352.52/223,197.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,291.39

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