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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,947.51, 309,047.57 and 123,345.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,947.51, 309,047.57 and 123,345.51 is: 170,216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,947.51 : 309,047.57 = 123,345.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,947.51/309,047.57 = 123,345.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,947.51x = 309,047.57 × 123,345.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,947.51x = 38,119,630,135.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,119,630,135.91/223,947.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,216.81

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