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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,359, 308,235.42 and 122,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,359, 308,235.42 and 122,757 is: 169,404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,359 : 308,235.42 = 122,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,359/308,235.42 = 122,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,359x = 308,235.42 × 122,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,359x = 37,838,055,452.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,838,055,452.94/223,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,404.66

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