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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,907.80, 346,458.90 and 125,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,907.80, 346,458.90 and 125,802.20 is: 188,756.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,907.80 : 346,458.90 = 125,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,907.80/346,458.90 = 125,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,907.80x = 346,458.90 × 125,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,907.80x = 43,585,291,829.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,585,291,829.58/230,907.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,756.26

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