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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,028, 309,158.64 and 123,432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,028, 309,158.64 and 123,432.48 is: 170,336.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,028 : 309,158.64 = 123,432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,028/309,158.64 = 123,432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,028x = 309,158.64 × 123,432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,028x = 38,160,217,648.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,160,217,648.63/224,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,336.82

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