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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,481,999.20, 18,722,998.80 and 8,230,471.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,481,999.20, 18,722,998.80 and 8,230,471.20 is: 12,345,706.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,481,999.20 : 18,722,998.80 = 8,230,471.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,481,999.20/18,722,998.80 = 8,230,471.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,481,999.20x = 18,722,998.80 × 8,230,471.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,481,999.20x = 154,099,102,401,034.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,099,102,401,034.56/12,481,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,345,706.80

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