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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,240.62, 342,507.80 and 123,132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,240.62, 342,507.80 and 123,132.14 is: 184,777.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,240.62 : 342,507.80 = 123,132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,240.62/342,507.80 = 123,132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,240.62x = 342,507.80 × 123,132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,240.62x = 42,173,718,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,173,718,380.69/228,240.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,777.44

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