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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,954.34, 309,056.94 and 123,352.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,954.34, 309,056.94 and 123,352.34 is: 170,226.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,954.34 : 309,056.94 = 123,352.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,954.34/309,056.94 = 123,352.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,954.34x = 309,056.94 × 123,352.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,954.34x = 38,122,895,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,122,895,196.95/223,954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,226.20

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