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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,019.24, 314,660.38 and 124,649.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,019.24, 314,660.38 and 124,649.32 is: 172,012.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,019.24 : 314,660.38 = 124,649.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,019.24/314,660.38 = 124,649.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,019.24x = 314,660.38 × 124,649.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,019.24x = 39,222,202,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,222,202,397.94/228,019.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,012.69

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