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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,855.40, 346,283.10 and 125,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,855.40, 346,283.10 and 125,879.40 is: 188,819.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,855.40 : 346,283.10 = 125,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,855.40/346,283.10 = 125,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,855.40x = 346,283.10 × 125,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,855.40x = 43,589,908,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,589,908,858.14/230,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,819.10

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