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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,082.96, 314,746.52 and 124,719.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,082.96, 314,746.52 and 124,719.56 is: 172,108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,082.96 : 314,746.52 = 124,719.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,082.96/314,746.52 = 124,719.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,082.96x = 314,746.52 × 124,719.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,082.96x = 39,255,047,485.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,255,047,485.93/228,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,108.64

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