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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,234.99, 342,499.37 and 123,126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,234.99, 342,499.37 and 123,126.51 is: 184,769.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,234.99 : 342,499.37 = 123,126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,234.99/342,499.37 = 123,126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,234.99x = 342,499.37 × 123,126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,234.99x = 42,170,751,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,170,751,489.67/228,234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,769.00

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