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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,884, 308,962.08 and 123,284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,884, 308,962.08 and 123,284.16 is: 170,133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,884 : 308,962.08 = 123,284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,884/308,962.08 = 123,284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,884x = 308,962.08 × 123,284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,884x = 38,090,130,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,090,130,504.65/223,884
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,133.33

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