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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,958.55, 346,265.03 and 125,896.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,958.55, 346,265.03 and 125,896.15 is: 188,750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,958.55 : 346,265.03 = 125,896.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,958.55/346,265.03 = 125,896.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,958.55x = 346,265.03 × 125,896.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,958.55x = 43,593,433,527.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,593,433,527.15/230,958.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,750.03

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