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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,394.26, 309,664.06 and 123,792.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,394.26, 309,664.06 and 123,792.26 is: 170,833.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,394.26 : 309,664.06 = 123,792.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,394.26/309,664.06 = 123,792.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,394.26x = 309,664.06 × 123,792.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,394.26x = 38,334,013,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,334,013,828.18/224,394.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,833.31

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