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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,798.28, 308,841.90 and 123,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,798.28, 308,841.90 and 123,196.28 is: 170,011.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,798.28 : 308,841.90 = 123,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,798.28/308,841.90 = 123,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,798.28x = 308,841.90 × 123,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,798.28x = 38,048,173,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,048,173,188.13/223,798.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,011.02

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