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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,912.97, 346,469.24 and 124,172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,912.97, 346,469.24 and 124,172.16 is: 186,311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,912.97 : 346,469.24 = 124,172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,912.97/346,469.24 = 124,172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,912.97x = 346,469.24 × 124,172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,912.97x = 43,021,835,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,021,835,489.63/230,912.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,311.91

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