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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,540.96, 342,940.96 and 123,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,540.96, 342,940.96 and 123,357.60 is: 185,106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,540.96 : 342,940.96 = 123,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,540.96/342,940.96 = 123,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,540.96x = 342,940.96 × 123,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,540.96x = 42,304,373,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,304,373,767.30/228,540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,106.31

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