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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,898.70, 346,348.05 and 125,922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,898.70, 346,348.05 and 125,922.70 is: 188,884.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,898.70 : 346,348.05 = 125,922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,898.70/346,348.05 = 125,922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,898.70x = 346,348.05 × 125,922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,898.70x = 43,613,081,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,613,081,595.74/230,898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,884.05

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