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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,546.96, 342,950.04 and 123,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,546.96, 342,950.04 and 123,363.60 is: 185,115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,546.96 : 342,950.04 = 123,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,546.96/342,950.04 = 123,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,546.96x = 342,950.04 × 123,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,546.96x = 42,307,551,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,307,551,554.54/228,546.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,115.35

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