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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,881.65, 346,033.37 and 124,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,881.65, 346,033.37 and 124,002.96 is: 185,849.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,881.65 : 346,033.37 = 124,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,881.65/346,033.37 = 124,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,881.65x = 346,033.37 × 124,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,881.65x = 42,909,161,518.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,909,161,518.76/230,881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,849.16

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