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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,985.80, 346,305.90 and 125,923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,985.80, 346,305.90 and 125,923.40 is: 188,790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,985.80 : 346,305.90 = 125,923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,985.80/346,305.90 = 125,923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,985.80x = 346,305.90 × 125,923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,985.80x = 43,608,016,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,608,016,368.06/230,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,790.90

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