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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,973.84, 309,083.92 and 123,371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,973.84, 309,083.92 and 123,371.84 is: 170,253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,973.84 : 309,083.92 = 123,371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,973.84/309,083.92 = 123,371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,973.84x = 309,083.92 × 123,371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,973.84x = 38,132,251,924.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,132,251,924.81/223,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,253.15

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