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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,793.30, 346,287.15 and 125,687.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,793.30, 346,287.15 and 125,687.70 is: 188,584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,793.30 : 346,287.15 = 125,687.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,793.30/346,287.15 = 125,687.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,793.30x = 346,287.15 × 125,687.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,793.30x = 43,524,035,423.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,524,035,423.06/230,793.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,584.48

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