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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,013.54, 317,425.75 and 125,244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,013.54, 317,425.75 and 125,244.43 is: 172,841.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,013.54 : 317,425.75 = 125,244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,013.54/317,425.75 = 125,244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,013.54x = 317,425.75 × 125,244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,013.54x = 39,755,806,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,755,806,019.40/230,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,841.16

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