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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,197.92, 344,868.96 and 125,105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,197.92, 344,868.96 and 125,105.28 is: 187,425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,197.92 : 344,868.96 = 125,105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,197.92/344,868.96 = 125,105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,197.92x = 344,868.96 × 125,105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,197.92x = 43,144,927,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,144,927,804.11/230,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,425.36

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