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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,536.01, 342,115.10 and 123,035.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,536.01, 342,115.10 and 123,035.13 is: 184,181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,536.01 : 342,115.10 = 123,035.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,536.01/342,115.10 = 123,035.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,536.01x = 342,115.10 × 123,035.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,536.01x = 42,092,175,803.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,092,175,803.46/228,536.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,181.81

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