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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,996.80, 346,322.40 and 125,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,996.80, 346,322.40 and 125,934.40 is: 188,807.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,996.80 : 346,322.40 = 125,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,996.80/346,322.40 = 125,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,996.80x = 346,322.40 × 125,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,996.80x = 43,613,903,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,613,903,650.56/230,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,807.39

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