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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,813.70, 346,220.55 and 125,837.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,813.70, 346,220.55 and 125,837.70 is: 188,756.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,813.70 : 346,220.55 = 125,837.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,813.70/346,220.55 = 125,837.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,813.70x = 346,220.55 × 125,837.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,813.70x = 43,567,597,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,567,597,704.74/230,813.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,756.55

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