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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,853.70, 346,280.55 and 125,877.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,853.70, 346,280.55 and 125,877.70 is: 188,816.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,853.70 : 346,280.55 = 125,877.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,853.70/346,280.55 = 125,877.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,853.70x = 346,280.55 × 125,877.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,853.70x = 43,588,999,188.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,588,999,188.74/230,853.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,816.55

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