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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,245.81, 309,457.96 and 123,643.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,245.81, 309,457.96 and 123,643.81 is: 170,627.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,245.81 : 309,457.96 = 123,643.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,245.81/309,457.96 = 123,643.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,245.81x = 309,457.96 × 123,643.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,245.81x = 38,262,561,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,262,561,209.23/224,245.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,627.76

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