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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,495, 318,083.10 and 124,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,495, 318,083.10 and 124,511 is: 171,825.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,495 : 318,083.10 = 124,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,495/318,083.10 = 124,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,495x = 318,083.10 × 124,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,495x = 39,604,844,864.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,604,844,864.10/230,495
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,825.18

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