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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,858.40, 346,579.20 and 124,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,858.40, 346,579.20 and 124,327.20 is: 186,647.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,858.40 : 346,579.20 = 124,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,858.40/346,579.20 = 124,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,858.40x = 346,579.20 × 124,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,858.40x = 43,089,221,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,089,221,514.24/230,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,647.84

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