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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,953.82, 309,056.26 and 123,351.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,953.82, 309,056.26 and 123,351.82 is: 170,225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,953.82 : 309,056.26 = 123,351.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,953.82/309,056.26 = 123,351.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,953.82x = 309,056.26 × 123,351.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,953.82x = 38,122,652,153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,122,652,153.39/223,953.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,225.51

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