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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,083.88, 314,745.84 and 124,716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,083.88, 314,745.84 and 124,716.16 is: 172,102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,083.88 : 314,745.84 = 124,716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,083.88/314,745.84 = 124,716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,083.88x = 314,745.84 × 124,716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,083.88x = 39,253,892,540.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,253,892,540.77/228,083.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,102.88

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