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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,741.84, 346,111.20 and 124,175.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,741.84, 346,111.20 and 124,175.94 is: 186,263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,741.84 : 346,111.20 = 124,175.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,741.84/346,111.20 = 124,175.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,741.84x = 346,111.20 × 124,175.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,741.84x = 42,978,683,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,978,683,604.53/230,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,263.07

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