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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,107.62, 309,268.51 and 123,505.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,107.62, 309,268.51 and 123,505.62 is: 170,437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,107.62 : 309,268.51 = 123,505.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,107.62/309,268.51 = 123,505.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,107.62x = 309,268.51 × 123,505.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,107.62x = 38,196,399,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,196,399,074.03/224,107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,437.75

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