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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,222.89, 309,427.49 and 122,248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,222.89, 309,427.49 and 122,248.43 is: 168,702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,222.89 : 309,427.49 = 122,248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,222.89/309,427.49 = 122,248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,222.89x = 309,427.49 × 122,248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,222.89x = 37,827,025,377.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,827,025,377.22/224,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,702.78

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