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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,977.25, 309,088.61 and 123,375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,977.25, 309,088.61 and 123,375.25 is: 170,257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,977.25 : 309,088.61 = 123,375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,977.25/309,088.61 = 123,375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,977.25x = 309,088.61 × 123,375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,977.25x = 38,133,884,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,133,884,530.90/223,977.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,257.85

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