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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,305.40, 342,458.10 and 123,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,305.40, 342,458.10 and 123,329.40 is: 184,994.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,305.40 : 342,458.10 = 123,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,305.40/342,458.10 = 123,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,305.40x = 342,458.10 × 123,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,305.40x = 42,235,151,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,235,151,998.14/228,305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,994.10

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