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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,164.30, 344,818.77 and 125,071.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,164.30, 344,818.77 and 125,071.66 is: 187,375.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,164.30 : 344,818.77 = 125,071.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,164.30/344,818.77 = 125,071.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,164.30x = 344,818.77 × 125,071.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,164.30x = 43,127,055,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,127,055,963.06/230,164.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,375.09

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