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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,832.20, 346,248.30 and 125,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,832.20, 346,248.30 and 125,856.20 is: 188,784.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,832.20 : 346,248.30 = 125,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,832.20/346,248.30 = 125,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,832.20x = 346,248.30 × 125,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,832.20x = 43,577,495,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,577,495,294.46/230,832.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,784.30

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