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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,725.13, 308,740.68 and 123,123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,725.13, 308,740.68 and 123,123.13 is: 169,909.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,725.13 : 308,740.68 = 123,123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,725.13/308,740.68 = 123,123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,725.13x = 308,740.68 × 123,123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,725.13x = 38,013,118,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,013,118,108.08/223,725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,909.92

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