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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,181, 309,376.26 and 123,585.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,181, 309,376.26 and 123,585.48 is: 170,551.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,181 : 309,376.26 = 123,585.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,181/309,376.26 = 123,585.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,181x = 309,376.26 × 123,585.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,181x = 38,234,413,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,234,413,592.70/224,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,551.53

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