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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,990.27, 309,106.61 and 123,388.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,990.27, 309,106.61 and 123,388.27 is: 170,275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,990.27 : 309,106.61 = 123,388.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,990.27/309,106.61 = 123,388.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,990.27x = 309,106.61 × 123,388.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,990.27x = 38,140,129,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,140,129,853.46/223,990.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,275.83

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