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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,737, 308,687.38 and 126,924.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,737, 308,687.38 and 126,924.79 is: 175,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,737 : 308,687.38 = 126,924.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,737/308,687.38 = 126,924.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,737x = 308,687.38 × 126,924.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,737x = 39,180,080,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180,080,882.15/223,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,116.68

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