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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,099.55, 309,249.52 and 122,122.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,099.55, 309,249.52 and 122,122.93 is: 168,525.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,099.55 : 309,249.52 = 122,122.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,099.55/309,249.52 = 122,122.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,099.55x = 309,249.52 × 122,122.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,099.55x = 37,766,457,483.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,766,457,483.49/224,099.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,525.36

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