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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,341.64, 342,564.54 and 123,158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,341.64, 342,564.54 and 123,158.28 is: 184,765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,341.64 : 342,564.54 = 123,158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,341.64/342,564.54 = 123,158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,341.64x = 342,564.54 × 123,158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,341.64x = 42,189,659,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,189,659,535.39/228,341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,765.51

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