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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,829.70, 346,244.55 and 125,853.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,829.70, 346,244.55 and 125,853.70 is: 188,780.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,829.70 : 346,244.55 = 125,853.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,829.70/346,244.55 = 125,853.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,829.70x = 346,244.55 × 125,853.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,829.70x = 43,576,157,722.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,576,157,722.34/230,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,780.55

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