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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,972.84, 309,082.53 and 123,370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,972.84, 309,082.53 and 123,370.84 is: 170,251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,972.84 : 309,082.53 = 123,370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,972.84/309,082.53 = 123,370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,972.84x = 309,082.53 × 123,370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,972.84x = 38,131,771,355.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,131,771,355.43/223,972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,251.77

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