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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,050.42, 314,709.50 and 124,684.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,050.42, 314,709.50 and 124,684.97 is: 172,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,050.42 : 314,709.50 = 124,684.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,050.42/314,709.50 = 124,684.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,050.42x = 314,709.50 × 124,684.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,050.42x = 39,239,543,942.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,239,543,942.79/228,050.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,065.21

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