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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,002.70, 342,004.05 and 123,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,002.70, 342,004.05 and 123,026.70 is: 184,540.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,002.70 : 342,004.05 = 123,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,002.70/342,004.05 = 123,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,002.70x = 342,004.05 × 123,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,002.70x = 42,075,629,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,075,629,658.14/228,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,540.05

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