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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,238.62, 342,504.80 and 123,130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,238.62, 342,504.80 and 123,130.14 is: 184,774.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,238.62 : 342,504.80 = 123,130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,238.62/342,504.80 = 123,130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,238.62x = 342,504.80 × 123,130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,238.62x = 42,172,663,974.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,172,663,974.67/228,238.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,774.44

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