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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,533.01, 342,110.60 and 123,032.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,533.01, 342,110.60 and 123,032.13 is: 184,177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,533.01 : 342,110.60 = 123,032.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,533.01/342,110.60 = 123,032.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,533.01x = 342,110.60 × 123,032.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,533.01x = 42,090,595,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,090,595,813.58/228,533.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,177.31

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