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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,232.20, 684,348.30 and 123,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,232.20, 684,348.30 and 123,808.20 is: 185,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,232.20 : 684,348.30 = 123,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,232.20/684,348.30 = 123,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,232.20x = 684,348.30 × 123,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,232.20x = 84,727,931,196.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,727,931,196.06/456,232.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,712.30

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