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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,786.67, 346,788.87 and 124,249.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,786.67, 346,788.87 and 124,249.39 is: 186,701.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,786.67 : 346,788.87 = 124,249.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,786.67/346,788.87 = 124,249.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,786.67x = 346,788.87 × 124,249.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,786.67x = 43,088,306,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,088,306,523.52/230,786.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,701.89

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