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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,871.92, 346,306.05 and 124,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,871.92, 346,306.05 and 124,305.80 is: 186,457.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,871.92 : 346,306.05 = 124,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,871.92/346,306.05 = 124,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,871.92x = 346,306.05 × 124,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,871.92x = 43,047,848,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,047,848,858.56/230,871.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,457.71

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