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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,956.21, 309,059.55 and 123,354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,956.21, 309,059.55 and 123,354.21 is: 170,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,956.21 : 309,059.55 = 123,354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,956.21/309,059.55 = 123,354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,956.21x = 309,059.55 × 123,354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,956.21x = 38,123,796,633.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,123,796,633.21/223,956.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,228.80

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