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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,580.69, 319,581.36 and 125,596.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,580.69, 319,581.36 and 125,596.69 is: 173,323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,580.69 : 319,581.36 = 125,596.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,580.69/319,581.36 = 125,596.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,580.69x = 319,581.36 × 125,596.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,580.69x = 40,138,360,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,138,360,202.75/231,580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,323.43

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