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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,737, 318,417.06 and 124,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,737, 318,417.06 and 124,753 is: 172,159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,737 : 318,417.06 = 124,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,737/318,417.06 = 124,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,737x = 318,417.06 × 124,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,737x = 39,723,483,486.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,723,483,486.18/230,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,159.14

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