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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228,967.92, 343,550.76 and 123,860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228,967.92, 343,550.76 and 123,860.88 is: 185,844.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228,967.92 : 343,550.76 = 123,860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228,967.92/343,550.76 = 123,860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228,967.92x = 343,550.76 × 123,860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228,967.92x = 42,552,499,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,552,499,458.27/228,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,844.81

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