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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,838.68, 310,267.86 and 122,861.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,838.68, 310,267.86 and 122,861.72 is: 169,543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,838.68 : 310,267.86 = 122,861.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,838.68/310,267.86 = 122,861.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,838.68x = 310,267.86 × 122,861.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,838.68x = 38,120,042,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,120,042,940.32/224,838.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,543.97

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