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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,279.67, 308,129.43 and 121,307.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,279.67, 308,129.43 and 121,307.15 is: 167,405.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,279.67 : 308,129.43 = 121,307.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,279.67/308,129.43 = 121,307.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,279.67x = 308,129.43 × 121,307.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,279.67x = 37,378,304,209.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,378,304,209.65/223,279.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,405.76

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