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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,970.25, 309,078.96 and 123,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,970.25, 309,078.96 and 123,368.25 is: 170,248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,970.25 : 309,078.96 = 123,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,970.25/309,078.96 = 123,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,970.25x = 309,078.96 × 123,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,970.25x = 38,130,530,407.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,130,530,407.02/223,970.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,248.19

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