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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,972.76, 309,082.40 and 123,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,972.76, 309,082.40 and 123,370.76 is: 170,251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,972.76 : 309,082.40 = 123,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,972.76/309,082.40 = 123,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,972.76x = 309,082.40 × 123,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,972.76x = 38,131,730,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,131,730,590.62/223,972.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,251.64

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