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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,901.76, 308,960.90 and 127,074.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,901.76, 308,960.90 and 127,074.82 is: 175,349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,901.76 : 308,960.90 = 127,074.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,901.76/308,960.90 = 127,074.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,901.76x = 308,960.90 × 127,074.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,901.76x = 39,261,150,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,261,150,754.54/223,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,349.90

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