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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,998.58, 309,118.08 and 123,396.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,998.58, 309,118.08 and 123,396.58 is: 170,287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,998.58 : 309,118.08 = 123,396.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,998.58/309,118.08 = 123,396.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,998.58x = 309,118.08 × 123,396.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,998.58x = 38,144,113,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,144,113,888.17/223,998.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,287.30

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