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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,320, 308,181.76 and 122,718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,320, 308,181.76 and 122,718.72 is: 169,351.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,320 : 308,181.76 = 122,718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,320/308,181.76 = 122,718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,320x = 308,181.76 × 122,718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,320x = 37,819,671,114.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,819,671,114.55/223,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,351.92

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