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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,740.34, 346,108.96 and 124,174.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,740.34, 346,108.96 and 124,174.44 is: 186,260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,740.34 : 346,108.96 = 124,174.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,740.34/346,108.96 = 124,174.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,740.34x = 346,108.96 × 124,174.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,740.34x = 42,977,885,666.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,977,885,666.11/230,740.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,260.82

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