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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,548.59, 334,589.85 and 122,191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,548.59, 334,589.85 and 122,191.40 is: 182,886.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,548.59 : 334,589.85 = 122,191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,548.59/334,589.85 = 122,191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,548.59x = 334,589.85 × 122,191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,548.59x = 40,884,002,197.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,884,002,197.29/223,548.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,886.42

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