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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,031.48, 309,163.28 and 123,429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,031.48, 309,163.28 and 123,429.48 is: 170,332.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,031.48 : 309,163.28 = 123,429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,031.48/309,163.28 = 123,429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,031.48x = 309,163.28 × 123,429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,031.48x = 38,159,862,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,159,862,268.35/224,031.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,332.59

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