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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,409.55, 315,205.90 and 123,633.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,409.55, 315,205.90 and 123,633.47 is: 170,614.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,409.55 : 315,205.90 = 123,633.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,409.55/315,205.90 = 123,633.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,409.55x = 315,205.90 × 123,633.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,409.55x = 38,969,996,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,969,996,987.28/228,409.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,614.57

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