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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,746.67, 346,118.41 and 124,180.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,746.67, 346,118.41 and 124,180.75 is: 186,270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,746.67 : 346,118.41 = 124,180.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,746.67/346,118.41 = 124,180.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,746.67x = 346,118.41 × 124,180.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,746.67x = 42,981,244,330.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,981,244,330.48/230,746.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,270.27

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