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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,027.17, 309,157.36 and 123,425.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,027.17, 309,157.36 and 123,425.17 is: 170,326.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,027.17 : 309,157.36 = 123,425.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,027.17/309,157.36 = 123,425.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,027.17x = 309,157.36 × 123,425.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,027.17x = 38,157,798,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,157,798,633.29/224,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,326.66

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