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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,991.60, 309,108.42 and 123,389.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,991.60, 309,108.42 and 123,389.60 is: 170,277.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,991.60 : 309,108.42 = 123,389.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,991.60/309,108.42 = 123,389.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,991.60x = 309,108.42 × 123,389.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,991.60x = 38,140,762,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,140,762,754.89/223,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,277.65

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