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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,233.01, 309,443.96 and 122,257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,233.01, 309,443.96 and 122,257.63 is: 168,716.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,233.01 : 309,443.96 = 122,257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,233.01/309,443.96 = 122,257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,233.01x = 309,443.96 × 122,257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,233.01x = 37,831,885,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,831,885,167.41/224,233.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,716.85

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