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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,007.20, 342,010.80 and 123,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,007.20, 342,010.80 and 123,031.20 is: 184,546.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,007.20 : 342,010.80 = 123,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,007.20/342,010.80 = 123,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,007.20x = 342,010.80 × 123,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,007.20x = 42,077,999,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,077,999,136.96/228,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,546.80

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