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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,877.70, 346,316.55 and 125,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,877.70, 346,316.55 and 125,901.70 is: 188,852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,877.70 : 346,316.55 = 125,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,877.70/346,316.55 = 125,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,877.70x = 346,316.55 × 125,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,877.70x = 43,601,842,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,601,842,383.14/230,877.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,852.55

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