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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,251.39, 309,465.79 and 123,649.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,251.39, 309,465.79 and 123,649.39 is: 170,635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,251.39 : 309,465.79 = 123,649.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,251.39/309,465.79 = 123,649.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,251.39x = 309,465.79 × 123,649.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,251.39x = 38,265,256,159.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,265,256,159.37/224,251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,635.54

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