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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,042.12, 314,698.08 and 124,676.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,042.12, 314,698.08 and 124,676.67 is: 172,053.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,042.12 : 314,698.08 = 124,676.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,042.12/314,698.08 = 124,676.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,042.12x = 314,698.08 × 124,676.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,042.12x = 39,235,508,669.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,235,508,669.79/228,042.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,053.78

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