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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,275.73, 309,507.98 and 122,306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,275.73, 309,507.98 and 122,306.77 is: 168,787.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,275.73 : 309,507.98 = 122,306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,275.73/309,507.98 = 122,306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,275.73x = 309,507.98 × 122,306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,275.73x = 37,854,921,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,854,921,323.02/224,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,787.42

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