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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,222.98, 308,049.98 and 121,249.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,222.98, 308,049.98 and 121,249.43 is: 167,325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,222.98 : 308,049.98 = 121,249.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,222.98/308,049.98 = 121,249.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,222.98x = 308,049.98 × 121,249.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,222.98x = 37,350,882,340.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,350,882,340.01/223,222.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,325.44

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