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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,007.23, 314,644.49 and 124,636.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,007.23, 314,644.49 and 124,636.83 is: 171,995.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,007.23 : 314,644.49 = 124,636.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,007.23/314,644.49 = 124,636.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,007.23x = 314,644.49 × 124,636.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,007.23x = 39,216,291,187.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,216,291,187.38/228,007.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,995.82

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