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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,037.96, 341,940.84 and 121,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,037.96, 341,940.84 and 121,483 is: 182,162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,037.96 : 341,940.84 = 121,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,037.96/341,940.84 = 121,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,037.96x = 341,940.84 × 121,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,037.96x = 41,539,999,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,539,999,065.72/228,037.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,162.65

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