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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,923.80, 346,742.10 and 125,947.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,923.80, 346,742.10 and 125,947.80 is: 189,116.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,923.80 : 346,742.10 = 125,947.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,923.80/346,742.10 = 125,947.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,923.80x = 346,742.10 × 125,947.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,923.80x = 43,671,404,662.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,671,404,662.38/230,923.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,116.08

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