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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,343.45, 315,108.98 and 124,977.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,343.45, 315,108.98 and 124,977.15 is: 172,465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,343.45 : 315,108.98 = 124,977.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,343.45/315,108.98 = 124,977.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,343.45x = 315,108.98 × 124,977.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,343.45x = 39,381,420,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,381,420,684.26/228,343.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,465.73

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