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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,863.20, 346,294.80 and 125,887.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,863.20, 346,294.80 and 125,887.20 is: 188,830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,863.20 : 346,294.80 = 125,887.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,863.20/346,294.80 = 125,887.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,863.20x = 346,294.80 × 125,887.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,863.20x = 43,594,082,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,594,082,746.56/230,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,830.80

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