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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,577.52, 318,196.98 and 124,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,577.52, 318,196.98 and 124,593.52 is: 171,939.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,577.52 : 318,196.98 = 124,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,577.52/318,196.98 = 124,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,577.52x = 318,196.98 × 124,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,577.52x = 39,645,281,791.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,645,281,791.57/230,577.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,939.06

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