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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,093.88, 314,759.64 and 124,726.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,093.88, 314,759.64 and 124,726.16 is: 172,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,093.88 : 314,759.64 = 124,726.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,093.88/314,759.64 = 124,726.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,093.88x = 314,759.64 × 124,726.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,093.88x = 39,258,761,220.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,258,761,220.18/228,093.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,116.68

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