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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,970.34, 309,079.09 and 123,368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,970.34, 309,079.09 and 123,368.34 is: 170,248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,970.34 : 309,079.09 = 123,368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,970.34/309,079.09 = 123,368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,970.34x = 309,079.09 × 123,368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,970.34x = 38,130,575,575.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,130,575,575.27/223,970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,248.32

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