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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,954.56, 309,057.24 and 123,352.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,954.56, 309,057.24 and 123,352.56 is: 170,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,954.56 : 309,057.24 = 123,352.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,954.56/309,057.24 = 123,352.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,954.56x = 309,057.24 × 123,352.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,954.56x = 38,123,001,740.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,123,001,740.53/223,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,226.50

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