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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,499, 318,088.64 and 124,515

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,499, 318,088.64 and 124,515 is: 171,830.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,499 : 318,088.64 = 124,515 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,499/318,088.64 = 124,515/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,499x = 318,088.64 × 124,515
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,499x = 39,606,807,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,606,807,009.60/230,499
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,830.71

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