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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,874.80, 346,139.40 and 125,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,874.80, 346,139.40 and 125,812.40 is: 188,624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,874.80 : 346,139.40 = 125,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,874.80/346,139.40 = 125,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,874.80x = 346,139.40 × 125,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,874.80x = 43,548,628,648.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,548,628,648.56/230,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,624.43

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