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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,977.60, 309,089.10 and 123,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,977.60, 309,089.10 and 123,375.60 is: 170,258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,977.60 : 309,089.10 = 123,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,977.60/309,089.10 = 123,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,977.60x = 309,089.10 × 123,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,977.60x = 38,134,053,165.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,134,053,165.96/223,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,258.33

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