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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,338.12, 315,107.44 and 123,562.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,338.12, 315,107.44 and 123,562.08 is: 170,516.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,338.12 : 315,107.44 = 123,562.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,338.12/315,107.44 = 123,562.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,338.12x = 315,107.44 × 123,562.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,338.12x = 38,935,331,096.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,935,331,096.01/228,338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,516.13

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