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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,414.50, 317,972.02 and 124,430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,414.50, 317,972.02 and 124,430.50 is: 171,714.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,414.50 : 317,972.02 = 124,430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,414.50/317,972.02 = 124,430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,414.50x = 317,972.02 × 124,430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,414.50x = 39,565,417,434.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,565,417,434.61/230,414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,714.10

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