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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,951.08, 309,052.49 and 123,349.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,951.08, 309,052.49 and 123,349.08 is: 170,221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,951.08 : 309,052.49 = 123,349.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,951.08/309,052.49 = 123,349.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,951.08x = 309,052.49 × 123,349.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,951.08x = 38,121,339,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,121,339,463.91/223,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,221.73

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