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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,313.16, 309,543.56 and 123,711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,313.16, 309,543.56 and 123,711.16 is: 170,716.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,313.16 : 309,543.56 = 123,711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,313.16/309,543.56 = 123,711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,313.16x = 309,543.56 × 123,711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,313.16x = 38,293,992,878.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,293,992,878.13/224,313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,716.66

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