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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,377.62, 309,642 and 122,405.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,377.62, 309,642 and 122,405.26 is: 168,919.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,377.62 : 309,642 = 122,405.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,377.62/309,642 = 122,405.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,377.62x = 309,642 × 122,405.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,377.62x = 37,901,809,516.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,901,809,516.92/224,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,919.74

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