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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,881.80, 346,149.90 and 125,819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,881.80, 346,149.90 and 125,819.40 is: 188,634.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,881.80 : 346,149.90 = 125,819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,881.80/346,149.90 = 125,819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,881.80x = 346,149.90 × 125,819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,881.80x = 43,552,372,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,552,372,728.06/230,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,634.93

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