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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,312.40, 342,468.60 and 123,336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,312.40, 342,468.60 and 123,336.40 is: 185,004.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,312.40 : 342,468.60 = 123,336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,312.40/342,468.60 = 123,336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,312.40x = 342,468.60 × 123,336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,312.40x = 42,238,844,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,238,844,237.04/228,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,004.60

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