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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,365.02, 309,618.78 and 123,763.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,365.02, 309,618.78 and 123,763.02 is: 170,790.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,365.02 : 309,618.78 = 123,763.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,365.02/309,618.78 = 123,763.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,365.02x = 309,618.78 × 123,763.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,365.02x = 38,319,355,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,319,355,261.52/224,365.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,790.24

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