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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,962.24, 309,067.80 and 123,360.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,962.24, 309,067.80 and 123,360.24 is: 170,237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,962.24 : 309,067.80 = 123,360.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,962.24/309,067.80 = 123,360.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,962.24x = 309,067.80 × 123,360.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,962.24x = 38,126,677,984.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,126,677,984.27/223,962.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,237.08

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