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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,308, 308,165.20 and 122,706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,308, 308,165.20 and 122,706.72 is: 169,335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,308 : 308,165.20 = 122,706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,308/308,165.20 = 122,706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,308x = 308,165.20 × 122,706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,308x = 37,813,940,910.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,813,940,910.14/223,308
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,335.36

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