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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,933.80, 346,227.90 and 125,871.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,933.80, 346,227.90 and 125,871.40 is: 188,712.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,933.80 : 346,227.90 = 125,871.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,933.80/346,227.90 = 125,871.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,933.80x = 346,227.90 × 125,871.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,933.80x = 43,580,190,492.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,580,190,492.06/230,933.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,712.91

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