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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,652, 318,299.76 and 124,668

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,652, 318,299.76 and 124,668 is: 172,041.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,652 : 318,299.76 = 124,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,652/318,299.76 = 124,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,652x = 318,299.76 × 124,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,652x = 39,681,794,479.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,681,794,479.68/230,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,041.84

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