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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231,744, 319,806.72 and 125,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231,744, 319,806.72 and 125,760 is: 173,548.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231,744 : 319,806.72 = 125,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231,744/319,806.72 = 125,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231,744x = 319,806.72 × 125,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231,744x = 40,218,893,107.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,218,893,107.20/231,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,548.80

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