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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,955.82, 309,059.02 and 123,353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,955.82, 309,059.02 and 123,353.82 is: 170,228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,955.82 : 309,059.02 = 123,353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,955.82/309,059.02 = 123,353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,955.82x = 309,059.02 × 123,353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,955.82x = 38,123,610,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,123,610,722.46/223,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,228.27

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