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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,870.42, 346,303.80 and 124,304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,870.42, 346,303.80 and 124,304.29 is: 186,455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,870.42 : 346,303.80 = 124,304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,870.42/346,303.80 = 124,304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,870.42x = 346,303.80 × 124,304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,870.42x = 43,047,047,117.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,047,047,117.54/230,870.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,455.45

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