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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,963.08, 309,068.99 and 123,361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,963.08, 309,068.99 and 123,361.08 is: 170,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,963.08 : 309,068.99 = 123,361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,963.08/309,068.99 = 123,361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,963.08x = 309,068.99 × 123,361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,963.08x = 38,127,084,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,127,084,400.91/223,963.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,238.26

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