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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,008.20, 342,012.30 and 123,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,008.20, 342,012.30 and 123,032.20 is: 184,548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,008.20 : 342,012.30 = 123,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,008.20/342,012.30 = 123,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,008.20x = 342,012.30 × 123,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,008.20x = 42,078,525,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,078,525,696.06/228,008.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,548.30

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