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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,190.18, 309,377.88 and 123,588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,190.18, 309,377.88 and 123,588.18 is: 170,549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,190.18 : 309,377.88 = 123,588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,190.18/309,377.88 = 123,588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,190.18x = 309,377.88 × 123,588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,190.18x = 38,235,449,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235,449,121.46/224,190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,549.17

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