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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,098.88, 314,766.54 and 124,731.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,098.88, 314,766.54 and 124,731.16 is: 172,123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,098.88 : 314,766.54 = 124,731.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,098.88/314,766.54 = 124,731.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,098.88x = 314,766.54 × 124,731.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,098.88x = 39,261,195,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,261,195,663.39/228,098.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,123.58

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