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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,918.92, 308,993.88 and 123,316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,918.92, 308,993.88 and 123,316.92 is: 170,169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,918.92 : 308,993.88 = 123,316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,918.92/308,993.88 = 123,316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,918.92x = 308,993.88 × 123,316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,918.92x = 38,104,173,580.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,104,173,580.45/223,918.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,169.51

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